It's hard to get your arms around some parts of this trail- especially the leg to Stehekin which is one of the most difficult sections of the PCT.
Mud slides destroyed large sections of trail of the PCT in Oct 2003 and 2005 forcing closure of the west side of Glacier Peak for several years. Many new bridges have been built and all areas reopened in 2011. Much of the devistation is still apparent giving a heathy dose of respect to Mother Nature's powerful force.
Don't daydream along this section
Up, over and sometimes under obstacles on the trail
We had s choice of taking the old PCT route through several water crossings and over the feared high log or the new safer route over the new bridge which was 2 miles longer
We chose the log. GF walked across like it was laying on the ground, but I chickened out and scooted across on my butt- I could barely get my legs around it.
Sept 24
Beautiful views today...
We found more mushrooms for lunch and dinner
And celebrated Mark's birthday with a hostess cupcake - Happy Birthday Mark! I wish you could have make it to your party!
Only 100 miles left!! We will reach Stehekin tomorrow:)
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