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[pct-l] goat rocks july 24-31



In light snow I missed the turn approaching Packwood,
hiking up to Old Snowy and totally bypassing the small
glacier.  Finding an old trail sign up on top, I then
followed the knife edge crest down until it rejoined
the PCT.  For the entire time along that crest, with
thunderstorm approaching, I tried to imagine just why
anyone in their right mind would put the trail there. 
Scared?  You bet.  Worried by the imminent lightning,
Rainier's majesty in the distance, steep drops along
both sides, thankful for my one hiking pole, amazed by
the grandeur of the place, every sense on overtime, I
slowly picked my way down the scree.

I can still feel it, the most electric, spectacular,
and defining two hours of my summer.  My thru hike I
will always remember.  Old Snowy I will never forget.

--- Marshall Karon <m.karon@comcast.net> wrote:

> It will probably be just fabulous. Hiking the knife
> edge really makes you 
> realize on are on the crest. I expect there will be
> snow on Packwood Glacier 
> below Old Snowy. If it is icy, it can be scary. Try
> to hit it when it is 
> warm. Poles help. Probably there will be rocks
> slides around it so you can 
> bypass the worst, icy section if necessary. Or, go
> up over Old Snowy. 
> Finding camp sites shouldn't be any problem.
> Adequate water also. The area 
> is popular, especially on week-ends.
> 
> Word of caution: there are lots of mice in the some
> areas. They could chew 
> holes in your tent, pack, etc. Mainly the night
> before/after White Pass.
> 
> Marshall Karon
> Portland, OR
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <rachel.berkowitz@yale.edu>
> To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2005 11:23 AM
> Subject: [pct-l] goat rocks july 24-31
> 
> 
> > hi,
> > just wondering if anyone's going to be in the goat
> rocks wildreness
> > part of the pct during the last week in july?  any
> advice on trip
> > planning?  conditions that time of year?  finding
> campsites?
> > thanks much.
> > rachel
> >
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