Day 3: American Lake to Bear Gap Junction. It was a beautiful morning at American Lake. I had a little under 12 miles to hike, and some wonderful lakes, alpines meadows and passes to travel through.

Day 2: Snow Lake to American Lake. Today was an absolutely perfect day. I put nearly 13 miles under my boots, enjoyed meadows, wildlife, mountain views and gorgeous alpine lakes.

Day 1: White Pass to Snow Lake. My first day back on the PCT, jumping past Mount Adams & Goat Rocks and starting into the 100-mile “Section I.”

Before starting back onto the next section of the PCT, hubby and I spent a couple nights camping in Mount Rainier National Park. We had a picture perfect day of hiking in Sunrise.

Day 7: Mosquito Creek to Forest Road 23. The miles passed quickly on my last day on trail for Section H. My pack was emptier and light, my body wasn’t too sore, my spirit was willing, and my brain enjoyed the time to reflect on my travels up to that point.

Day 6: Junction Lake to Mosquito Creek.
The north end of Indian Heaven Wilderness was a beautiful area, but unfortunately choked in snow. I had a long tough day of snow travel, and newborn hungry mosquitoes. It was time to make a decision about whether to keep going.