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ColoradoJohn

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Posted on: Mar. 10 2013, 2:27 pm

I am thinking of a 5-15 day backpack in Washington or western B.C.. I have checked on backpack tours in BC & they are expensive. I average 7-11 miles per day. I am 42 and like to enjoy the trip instead of blasting through. I have found setting up base camps here and there and exploring side trails are fun.
I am looking at August 10th through September 20th as a time frame.
I am looking for backpacking companions and advice.
I am pretty flexible. Thanks!

e-mail: johnphoneman@gmail.com

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SPeacock

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Posted on: Mar. 11 2013, 10:05 am

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The epic hike to put on your lifetime list is The Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier. I've done it both ways (clockwise/counterclockwise) and prefer starting at Longmire and going counter clockwise. You need to have a detailed camp schedule that you are committed to, so it does take some pre-planning. You have to get your permit request in early on. I've been there at end of August and first part of Sept (preferred because of weather - none - flowers, and snow level). Next time I do it, will be in 3 sections taking a month each section. Beautiful hike. 7-10 miles a day is a good leisurely pace with a chance to spend enough time in the huckle berry fields. One caution, it is up hill both ways. Take plenty of batteries and 'sticks' for your camera PLUS a tripod if you want any good pictures on the north side. DEEP forest and dark. Find a book on Mt Rainier's fungi.

Olympic Peninsula is a grand place to spend time in August.

Take a section of the northern PCT (in August).

Make 3-5 days separate trips on the trails near, leading up to or around all of the major volcanoes. For example Mt Hood has a pleasant walk around it - about 30 miles. Mt Baker is spectacular.

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Rics

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Posted on: Mar. 11 2013, 2:32 pm

West Coast Trail, Vancouver Island.
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