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Tag: Backpacking

Trips that involve overnight camping.

Sleeping on the trail…on the ground
Backpacking, Pacific Crest Trail

Sleeping on the trail…on the ground

As we progress down the trail, one of our most looked-forward-to points every day will finally being able to lie … Continue reading Sleeping on the trail…on the ground

Backpacking, Day Hikes, Pacific Crest Trail, Uncategorized

Endurance!

We very much appreciate the trails we have here in Port Ludlow.  Our thanks to the Port Ludlow Trails Committee. … Continue reading Endurance!

Home Away from Home
Backpacking, Pacific Crest Trail, Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail

Home Away from Home

Many people wonder where we’re going to stay when we “do this hike”.  Elaine and I are experienced tent campers.  … Continue reading Home Away from Home

PCT Application Day
Pacific Crest Trail

PCT Application Day

To hike the Pacific Crest Trail for more than 500 miles, a hiker must acquire a permit.  Hikers doing large … Continue reading PCT Application Day

PNT Section Hike – September 4 – 8, 2017: Sleepy Hollow to Whiskey Bend
Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail

PNT Section Hike – September 4 – 8, 2017: Sleepy Hollow to Whiskey Bend

The PNT is the acronym for the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail.  This is NOT the north-south oriented Pacific Crest … Continue reading PNT Section Hike – September 4 – 8, 2017: Sleepy Hollow to Whiskey Bend

Backpacking, Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail

PNT Section 9 – Aug 21-26, 2017

This section includes all of the Olympic Mountains and the eastern part of  Jefferson County from Port Townsend to the … Continue reading PNT Section 9 – Aug 21-26, 2017

Backpacking, Pacific Crest Trail, Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail

Golf vs. Hiking?

  Seeing that retirement was in the not-so-distant future, we started making hiking plans.  There are three trail systems that … Continue reading Golf vs. Hiking?

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