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I've been here awhile
Posted: September 7th, 2020, 5:38 pm
by AlpenGlowHiker
I've been here awhile, but I figured this was probably the most appropriate place to post this.
I just created a YouTube channel, and uploaded my first video. It's from a trip that I did last month -- 9 days, 122 miles on the PCT in Washington -- with my dog.
This video doesn't have much dialogue as the dialogue that I did have was geared towards a tribute for my friend. I wanted this video to be specific to the journey (as much as I could, anyway).
Please check it out, and subscribe to my channel--I would greatly appreciate it!
Chasing the Alpenglow
https://youtu.be/4yaBS4gtDdk
Re: I've been here awhile
Posted: September 13th, 2020, 11:11 am
by retired jerry
nice video, nice section of PCT, thanks. I was up at the Goat Rocks a month ago.
Re: I've been here awhile
Posted: September 15th, 2020, 8:45 am
by AlpenGlowHiker
Jerry, you're too kind!
I enjoyed the entire area of Goat Rocks, but I think I enjoyed the north side a bit more so, than south of Knifes Edge, just for the fact that it was more solitary.
However, after nearly every turn I'm sure I muttered "this is magnificent!".
Re: I've been here awhile
Posted: September 15th, 2020, 9:32 am
by retired jerry
I got up to Old Snowy, then looked at the Packwood Glacier and the knife's edge and decided I had gone far enough
Are they as difficult as they look?
One thing is, if someone came the other direction it's difficult to pass
Re: I've been here awhile
Posted: September 15th, 2020, 11:53 am
by AlpenGlowHiker
Nah, it was a walk in the park. Really, it was. I had my dog with me (as shown in the video) which was the only challenging aspect of it, other than elevation gain.
I did the lower route; and the only tricky spot when passing someone was after the snow fields / and packwood glacier (north end). But you can see if someone else is coming, so you can either wait, or play chicken.
I wear Hoka One One Speedgoat trail runners, and they held firm on the frozen snow/glacier, probably around 7-8am or so.
Re: I've been here awhile
Posted: September 15th, 2020, 12:26 pm
by retired jerry
thanks
Now I have to go up there again
Re: I've been here awhile
Posted: September 16th, 2020, 1:15 pm
by kepPNW
Sadly, new fire to the north, but at least the wind is pushing away from Goat Rocks. For now.
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7198/