Thursday, September 12Start: June Lake TrailheadStop: June Lake Trailhead9.41 miles2,343′ ascent2,374′ descent I awake early and check the weather. The weather window is shortening so I decide to head out earlier rather than later. I’m hoping to make it 12 trail miles to the South Fork of the Toutle River today. And then finish it … More Loowit Trail Lava
Tuesday, September 10Wonderland Trail Day #7Start: Nickel CreekStop: Longmire 14.46 mi2,662′ ascent3,430′ descent When I went to bed, the moon was rising and shining brightly. And for some reason, the group camp folks were up late walking back and forth with their headlamps lighting up the forest. I awake before my 5:30 am watch alarm and … More Limping Into Longmire
Monday, September 9Wonderland Trail Day #6Start: Sunrise CampStop: Nickel Creek 21.34 miles4,527′ ascent7,427′ descent I awake a few minutes before my 5:30 am watch alarm. I do my normal morning routine and shuffle out of my tent before 6 am. I empty my tent and stuff it all back into my pack in its exact order. … More Walking Into The Consciousness Of The Absolute
Wednesday, September 4Wonderland Trail Day #1Start: LongmireStop: Devil’s Dream Camp5.8 miles2,568’ ascent406’ descent A barred owl hoots as some animal whose cry is not in my auditory catalog howls along the banks of Big Creek. My watch alarm goes off at 4 am after a fitful night of sleep. I remove the few items from … More The Return Of Lionheart
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