Topo On Trail

Day 1 - 7 miles in 90° heat starting at Cascade Locks and heading uphill into Washington wilderness. We would camp at the last water source before a 12 mile dry section.

Let the adventure begin.

WA PCT 2025 - Day 1 - Hot as hell, and all uphill.

Woke up early to drive the 150 miles to the PCT where it crosses the OR and WA border. This is where I would start. I have 6 weeks, spread out over the summer and early fall, to hike as much as possible of the 546 miles of the Washington PCT.

Needs must.

Anyone paying attention, or with half a brain, knows that dedicated civil servants are holding together our government through shear determination and dedication. I'm only one person but I see you. I can not imagine what you are all enduring. Thank you.

This picture makes me happy. Love the trail.

Day 4 - Journey through the Himalayas/Jam Jam & Bistārai Bistārai

Miles 6, Elevation >5,000'

Today, we hiked from Phakding to Namche Bazaar. Including hiking up the Namche Hill and the Hillary Bridge.

Porter Gear wgt - max 22lbs

My Day pack wgt - max 11lbs

#CSFBS #hikingwomen #hikenepal

Day 3 - Journey through the Himalayas.

We would fly into Lukla, the most dangerous airport in the world (look it up), and then trek to our first tea house of the trip in Phakding.

This is also where we learned the first rule of Nepalese travel... Hurry up and wait, then hurry again.

Day 1/2 - Journey to Nepal

I just traveled halfway around the world to visit and hike the Himalayas. It was a 17-day trek of epic proportion with my fabulous friends in #CSFBS.

The first part of the journey included a 14-hour flight to Doha, 8-hour layover, and a 5-hour flight to Kathmandu.

What beauty. There are no words.

#nepal

I love this!

When can we buy the graphic novel?

YES!

And this!

I'm here for this!

YES!!!!!!

Childhood flashback! I'm in for this. Where's Smokey? I feel a whole graphic novel/ comic revolution. Move over Cap. Here come the real heroes.

Looks like they're back up and in business

I have my 2025 WA PCT thru hiker permit for this year.

I've wanted to hike this section in particular since the 90s when I did it with my parents.

I've been working toward this for 3 years. Afraid it would disappear before I would get the chance.

Little did I know just how soon that would be.

I have my 2025 WA PCT thru hiker permit for this year.

I've wanted to hike this section in particular since the 90s when I did it with my parents.

I've been working toward this for 3 years. Afraid it would disappear before I would get the chance.

Little did I know just how soon that would be.

Why get rid of the protectors of our forests and public lands? So you can get rid of the forests.

And there it is. Motherfuckers.

Tubthumping by Chumbawamba

"I get knocked down, but I get up again.

You're never gonna keep me down"

When I'm stressed. Go for a hike.
When I'm angry. Go for a hike.
When I'm sad and tired. Go for a hike.
When I'm in a dystopian alternate reality....

Say it with me. "Go for a hike!"

#hikingwomen #hikepnw #publiclands

Mount Rainer was beautiful today as well. So crisp and clear. Thanks for the extra spot of beauty.

And garbage in... garbage out. If your data is messed up at all... you know old cobalt, migration mistakes, human error...

Last year, we visited Enchanted Valley in Olympic National Park. This jewel of the PNW is teaming with wildlife. @altnps.bsky.social does a fantastic job of protecting this beautiful resource. We appreciate all you do. Please know you are seen, you are valued, you are a source of truth in the chaos.

This breaks my heart. These lands are not just for fun. They are also our responsibility to protect and maintain. Thank you all for your service.

Every time I see you on trail I say thank you. And I mean it from the bottom of my soul. I have these beautiful treasures because of you. My children have these beautiful places because of you. I cannot explain how much everything happening now breaks my heart. Keep strong. We fight together!

Last year, I hiked the Chelan Lakeshore Trail in Okanogan-Wenatchee Forest just before the pioneer fire. We met up with @altusfs.bsky.social doing the hard task of keeping our forest and trails clear. Later they were at the front fighting fires. Love our Wildland Rangers and Firefighters!