Month: July 2021

  • 20210703 Boundary Trail #1 to Snagtooth Peak Trail

    20210703 Boundary Trail #1 to Snagtooth Peak Trail

    Boundary Trail #1 – a historic, rugged trail traversing the wilderness between Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Adams along the watershed boundary between the Cispus and Lewis Rivers. A largely dry trail with some expansive views, it was my destination for a 5-day backpack over the Independence Day holiday weekend. I start out by leaving…

  • 20210621 Clear Fork Cowlitz to Tieton Pass

    20210621 Clear Fork Cowlitz to Tieton Pass

    Summer is finally here, the snow is melting, and the insects are not yet awake. I’ve got some new gear, and it’s time to get hiking! This weekend, I took a 3-day backpack trip up the Clear Fork Cowlitz trail to Tieton Pass on the PCT. Arriving at the trail head a bit later than…