StehekinSep 05 2017

Washington passes

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Today was another typical Washington day: lots of climbs, lots of descents, over and over and over. However, I'm almost done with the big climbs, though!

I will not be crossing this broken bridgeI will not be crossing this broken bridge

Thankfully, I reached Rainy Pass today, the last paved road that the PCT crosses. There was a notice there letting us know that the Diamond Creek fire was not currently closing the PCT, so I pushed on.

Phew.Phew.
So much smoke thoughSo much smoke though
Like, tons of it.Like, tons of it.
It made for some pretty cool other-worldly scenes thoughIt made for some pretty cool other-worldly scenes though
Fifty miles left!Fifty miles left!
Final PCT day!Sep 07 2017