Urich Cabin at Government Meadows
This trip started months before the actual journey. In June, my wife and I hiked into the starting point for the trip, just to scope out the area and make sure we would get off to a good start.
Government Meadows on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) at Naches Pass with Denise
We found Government Meadows on a beautiful Sunny day (a bit different from the 50-miler weather). We saw the cabin and the beautiful meadow framed by high clouds and sunshine.
Government Meadows on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) at Naches Pass
To prepare for this 50-miler, we went on several prep hikes around the Tri-Cities. We had great participation from the youth and support from the parents for the prep hikes and the journey was awesome!
Prep hike up Red Mountain on June 15, 2016
Beautiful views right here in the Tri-Cities
Prep hike on McBee Hill. July 12, 2016
Prep hike on Red Mountain. July 19, 2016
Prep hike on Candy Mountain. Aug. 3, 2016Prep