Here are some thoughts we had on the different campsites we encountered on the Wonderland Trail. As hammock-ers, we have different criteria for what constitutes a good campsite. We hope these observations are helpful to other hammock-ers as they … [Read more...]
Aug 23 – Back to Sunrise
Got an early start and was on the trail by 6:45. The trail started with some switchbacks down and then changed to a really wide, smooth and gradual downhill. It was such a treat of a trail to walk. We figured it was so nice since lots of day … [Read more...]
Aug 22 – Into Summerland
Got a later start today since we were chilly and didn't want to get out of our hammocks. We were both wearing jackets and hats (and Beardoh even had gloves) when we started on the trail at 7:40. We passed by Box Canyon early in the day which was … [Read more...]
Aug 21 – Into Maple Creek
Got an early start on our way to Longmire. We were on the trail by 6:45…our earliest start on this trail. Even though we had our tarps up for the first time on this trail, it did not rain. In fact, it turned out to be a beautiful day, albeit a big … [Read more...]
Aug 20 – Into Pyramid Creek
Got up as shortly after waking up since the toilet was a quarter of a mile away and our toilet paper was hanging from the bear pole. We managed to pack up quickly and get on the trail by 7:00. There was a heavy fog around our campsite and in the … [Read more...]
Aug 19 – Into North Puyallup
Beardoh wasn't feeling too good today, so it was a bit of a late start and we got on the trail around 8:20. Even with the late start, we were still the first group to leave camp today. We crossed the South Mowich River right away and thankfully … [Read more...]
Aug 18 – Into South Mowich River
It was really nice this morning to be able to get back in our hammocks for awhile after getting up to go to the bathroom. Sweetpea finally got up at about 6:50 and did some trigger point stuff and then started packing up. Beardoh got up and we had … [Read more...]