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'Cuz we do! #northcascadeslove
So proud of this strong, confident girl! 💪💕
Leaf peepin with my peeps.
Fellow dog-lovers! I know it's a bummer that our pups aren't allowed in places like the Enchantments or Ingalls Lake, but it's for the good of the wildlife and wilderness. Besides, there are plenty of other places to take your doggos, like beautiful Lake Ann: golden larches, turquoise water, and rainbows! Plus, unlike the Enchantments or Ingalls Lake, there are no crowds! Quick trip report: The road to the trailhead is in pretty good shape - some washboard and a couple of big potholes, but nothing a sedan can't handle if you take it slow. There were 12 cars at the trailhead on a Tues morn, but presumably most went to Ingalls Lake as I only saw one other group on the trail all day. The wind was ripping through the trees and reminded me that it's time to put the chainsaw back in my car, just incase a tree comes down across the road while I'm out on the trail. As I was hiking away from Lake Ann, a light snow began to fall. Winter is on the way. (Swipe for pic of best dogs ever 🐶 😍)
I'm really excited to be featured on the @hyperlite_mountain_gear website today (link in bio). I'm proud of the write-up and I love that they gave me a chance to talk about Kyle Dempster. As I mention in the interview, receiving the KD Solo Adventure Award opened a lot of doors for me. It’s hard to adequately express my gratitude to Kyle and his family and friends for giving me the opportunity to do this adventure. I spent a lot of time thinking about Kyle before, during and after the trip – was I honoring his memory? If he were right next to me, would he be psyched? What was I learning on this journey, and how could I share it with others as part of his legacy? I'm still working on my final trip report for the AK bikerafting trip. As a recipient of the award, I agreed to tell my story in a meaningful way, rather than just a brief description of events and conditions. So I’m taking my time, in an effort to honor my commitment and create something worth sharing with Kyle’s friends and family. For now, enjoy the HMG write-up!
2018 is the 50th Anniversary of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Washington state has only six rivers with this designation, including the Pratt River, which starts at Melakwa Lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and ends at the Snoqualmie River. In celebration of the 50th anniversary, and because I'm full of bad ideas, I decided to hike/packraft the Pratt River from source to Snoqualmie. The original plan was to do this in one day, but bushwhacking through dense slide alder and devil's club took even longer than expected (and I expected it to take a LONG time). However, @gregomay1 and I completed the Upper Pratt last week, and hopefully we'll get to the lower Pratt next week, at which point I'll do a write-up of our escapade. In the meantime, here's a photo of Greg paddling lower Melakwa Lake near the source of the Pratt River.
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