BLOW DOWNS – latest news is the south and north portions of our trail are now clear. This year’s blow downs are 4-5 times above average from windstorms. One large blow down is being blown up with dynamite. As a result, there is a section of trail (approximately 13 miles) that is impassable for…
Author: tkisch
Sneak Peak: Parkinson’s Pathfinder Newsletter
Here is a sneak peak of the quarterly Parkinson’s Pathfinder magazine produced by the Northwest chapter of the American Parkinson’s disease Association (APDA), which will go to over 5,000 people and stacks to most every movement disorder clinic. People will be receiving it in their mail soon. Here is the link to the magazine: https://issuu.com/wa-apda/docs/parkinsonpathfinder_summer16_web….
Pass to Pass by the Numbers
Here are some interesting statistics on our upcoming trip. Starting Point: Stevens Pass End Point: Snoqualmie Pass Total Miles: 72 miles Total Days out: 9 days (one rest day) Average miles per day: 9 miles Total Elevation Gain: +18,068 feet Total Elevation Loss: -19,128 feet Longest Day: Day 5, 13 miles from Waptus River to…