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“This is so beautiful!” Cindy remarked while resting near the top of our climb out of Sonora Pass. At 10,500 feet we had a panoramic view of the open, mountainous country around us. We were 4000 feet higher than where … Continue reading
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As long distance hikers there is a phrase we’ve used on each other frequently: “Suck it up!” There are many times that a thru-hiker has to “suck it up.” When you aim to complete a long trail you have to … Continue reading
We had not hiked far up the rain forest draped trail when Cindy remarked: “I remember this, and not that long ago.” My mind was dismissive at first. I had only been up this stretch of trail once, back in … Continue reading
We sit in the Summit Inn Pancake House as I post this. As this is located at Snoqualmie Pass instead of Rainy Pass this requires an explanation for those following along. Cindy is not as agile as she once was. … Continue reading
I live in the house I was raised in, the longest constant in my life. Almost as long a constant has been the house here in Olympia, the house of my brother Pete. I lived here for a year after … Continue reading
When Charissa emailed me her flight itinerary I had to chuckle. She was flying from a convention in Ohio to Seattle … by way of Phoenix! That might be worth a chuckle alone, but “by way of Phoenix” has a … Continue reading
Long drives The last day of our long drive out west coincided with Friday the 13th. Not that I’m suspicious but the day started off with me thinking I left my cell phone in Bozeman. Then a gas pump in … Continue reading
I interrupt the five stages of grief to report on a field trip Cindy and I took yesterday. The plan was to pick up some last minute gear at EMS in Avon. However, as we headed through Winsted I decided … Continue reading
I’ve mentioned a few reasons why long distance hiking helped Cindy’s mental health. Exercise in the sun is the biggest reason, the one for which we’re even raising funds and awareness. Previous blog posts also touched on sunshine, simplicity and … Continue reading
One of the exciting aspects of the planning logistics for our PCT hike as the time nears is learning about friends and family who will come out and hike with us. Mike Hinckley and friend Jill will be joining us … Continue reading
