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Our day started out with freezing temperatures as we crossed this unique bridge made from a log.
By 1030 we had hiked 10 miles and we entered Mt Hood National Forest.
It warmed up nicely by lunchtime and we stopped at beautiful Timothy Lake. We dried out our tent and gear and took a long break.
Mt Hood
In route to Frog Lake Campground we were treated to gorgeous views of Mt Hood.
We got to the campground just before dark and as we were filling our water bottles we were approached by a camper, Ron, who invited us to share his campsite with he and his family. So we had a delicious meal with
Ron, his wife Nicole, son Reed and daughter Cedar. What a treat! Unfortunately my pictures did not come out as it was dark and they were asleep when we left in the morning so I took a pic of their campsite.
Thanks Ron, Nicole, Cedar and Reed our gracious trail angels at Frog Lake
We had just 10 miles to go to reach Timberline Lodge and a delicious buffet lunch awaited us so we headed out at 730am. The weather was cool and we made good time. We reached another milestone and celebrated it with Lupine Leaves bordered in moss.
The last 5 miles of uphill sand dunes of pumice leading up to the lodge was a killer but we were motivated and made it before the buffet closed.
Timberline Lodge is the only year-round ski resort in the US. Many come from all around to ski the glacier and climb Mt Hood.
Many of our friends were already there chowing down.
Hiker Packs lined up outside the lodge
The lodge was built under Roosevelt's Work Project Administration program in 1937. The architecture is incredible. Everything was hand made.
Even all the furniture
A beautiful mosaic at the water fountain just inside the entrance
Gone Fishing's Belgium Waffles
In the evening the Lodge hosted a Star Gazing event and we looked through various telescopes at planets and constellations.
Just another unexpected part of the PCT adventure!
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So glad to hear that you made it up to the lodge and enjoyed yourself!
ReplyDeleteIt was such a pleasure to meet you and hear the stories from your grand adventure!
Cedar caught a fish Saturday morning and wanted you both to know!
best to you on your travels ahead!
peace,
Noël, Ron, Cedar and Reed