Category Archives: Backpacking

Backpacking Olympics

Posted on February 16, 2009 by McLovin

Proposed hike of the Northeastern Olympics Loop, Olympic National Park Continue reading →

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King of the Gorge Hikes

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Franken

You thought Ruckle was tough? Mt. Defiance is the uber of the gorge hikes. 4800 ft in 6 miles. Continue reading →

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Section Hike: Wonderland Trail from Nickel Creek to Longmire

Posted on January 8, 2009 by McLovin

14.5 mile clockwise section hike of the Wonderland Trail from Nickel Creek Camp to Longmire: September 19th, 2008. Continue reading →

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Section Hike: Wonderland Trail from White River to Nickel Creek

Posted on January 7, 2009 by McLovin

22 mile clockwise section hike of the Wonderland Trail from White River Campground to Nickel Creek Camp: September 18th, 2008. Continue reading →

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“The mosquitos are fine, but the bear at Indian Bar will really f**k you up!”

Posted on September 20, 2008 by ploss

It probably wasn’t Linus Torvalds and a mute sherpa companion, but they were rather concerned about the mosquitoes at Indian Bar… Continue reading →

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RUCKELy-Hickley-Hiounk

Posted on August 17, 2008 by ploss

Without my “partners” at my side, I packed up my gear for the ultimate pre-WLT backpacking test, Ruckel Creek Trail out-n-back. According to my watch, I started at 600ft from the parking lot adjacent to the Eagle Creek Fish Hatchery, … Continue reading →

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