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Family Affair
Today’s Spokane Chapter day hike, starting at the Dishman Hills Camp Caro trailhead, was special for several reasons. First, it is National Trails Day. On the trail, spaced about a quarter mile apart were volunteers, giving a brief talk about things like tree...
Go on a Hike!
Summer is just around the corner, and the 2023 PasstoPass trips are approaching fast. You do not want your PasstoPass trip to be your first hike of the year. You want to get ready by going on hikes and assessing your physical condition. It would be even better if you...
Escure, Secure, Rescue
The letters of Escure can be anagrammed to state you are secure or you may need a rescue. On May 6, seven of us made the trip to this former sheep ranch to hike the 6.4 mile round trip on the trail to Towell Falls. It is mostly level with fairly short and fairly...
Telling others about PasstoPass
It's time to share our stories with potential PD hikers. Word of mouth is a vital method to find other people with Parkinson's that wish to hike with us and the llamas. In July, 8 former and current PtP hikers went to the World Parkinson's Coalition in Barcelona,...
Trip 1 and Trip 5 Conclude
Both the Trip 1 and Trip 5 teams concluded their hiking adventures Thursday, marking the end of this year’s PasstoPass overnight hikes. The Trip 1 team’s Thursday itinerary included breakfast at The National Park Inn followed by hiking Trail of the Shadows Loop. Trip...
Trip 1 Day 2, Trip 5 Day 3
The update from the Trip 1 team Wednesday morning was: “Marine mist this morning at Paradise. Expect it to burn off; everyone looking for stocking caps!” This team’s itinerary for the day included breakfast at The National Park Inn followed by about a 20-minute drive...
Trip 1 Begins, Trip 5 Day 2
Trip 1 – day hikes at Mt. Rainier National Park – began Tuesday. This means we are in our last few days of having PasstoPass hikers on the trail. The Trip 1 team is hiking at an easy, relaxed pace and staying at The National Park Inn at Longmire. The team assembled...
Trip 4 Ends, Trip 5 Begins
The Trip 4 team successfully completed their hike and came off the trail at the Chinook Pass Trailhead at about 9:30 a.m. Monday. Trip leader Dan reported: “Everybody came off the trail fine. The crew got up early and we hit the trail early. We all ended our hike...
Trip 4 Day 5
For the Trip 4 team, trip leader Dan reported Sunday: “At Dewey Lake for our last night. All are doing great. Swimming and sunning. No bugs, again! Lots of folks interested in the llamas and PasstoPass. “Getting an early start in the morning to meet up with the Trip 5...
Trip 4 Day 4
For the Trip 4 team, trip leader Dan reported Saturday: “Sunny morning; smoky smell. “Camping at beautiful Anderson Lake tonight. All are a little sore. And, thrilled to have such a fine place to stay. More swimming! “Looking forward to a short hike tomorrow to Dewey...
Trip 4 Day 3
For the Trip 4 team, trip leader Dan reported Friday: “Long day today but we made it to the campsite above Crag Lake! All are tired and healthy and happy. “Still discussing American or Anderson Lake for tomorrow night’s campsite. Everyone crossed the Bumping River...
Trip 4 Day 2
On Thursday the Trip 4 team hiked approximately 4 miles to Snow Lake. Trip leader Dan reported: “Another wonderful day! Slept in; had a relaxing morning. Then off to Snow Lake. Many swimmers. Temperature in the 70s; some clouds. Still no bugs! Snow Lake camp site....
Trip 4 Begins
The Trip 4 team’s adventure began Wednesday at the White Pass Trailhead. They will hike approximately 30 miles over six days ending at the Chinook Pass Trailhead. Mountaineers.org says of this route: “The scenery unfolds and becomes more spectacular each day. ......
Trip 3 Concludes
The update from Trip 3 assistant leader Eric at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday included: “Another morning in paradise. Sand Lake is beautiful. Everyone is in good spirits. A morning chess tournament is in progress. “Sue says we will all be blowing dusty snot for the next two...
Trip 3 Day 5
The Trip 3 team left Snow Lake around 8:30 a.m. Monday and headed for Sand Lake (photo above). The noon report from assistant trip leader Eric: “Stopped for lunch at Buesch Lake. Everyone and everything are great.” The mid-afternoon report: “Arrived at Sand Lake camp....
Trip 7 Concludes, Trip 3 Day 4
The Trip 7 team came off the trail Sunday morning at the Rainy Pass Trailhead and successfully completed their hike. The Trip 3 team enjoyed a rest day at Snow Lake on Sunday. Assistant trip leader Eric reported: “Spending a relaxing day at beautiful Snow Lake. Got up...
Trip 7 Day 5, Trip 3 Day 3
Saturday was a successful day for the Trip 7 and Trip 3 teams. For the Trip 7 team, trip leader Hiro reports: “Another day with spectacular views as we hiked from one pass to another pass. In total, we hiked through four passes (Glacier Pass, Methow Pass, Granite...
Trip 7 Day 4, Trip 3 Day 2
For the Trip 7 team, trip leader Hiro reports: “Happy 5th PasstoPass anniversary to our assistant trip leader George. He is enjoying the same trail he backpacked five years ago. “We are camping at a gorgeous meadow with a spectacular view of Tower Mountain. Some team...