This all began 21 years ago, 1981, when Rees, Howard, and I hiked 400 miles of the PCT through the State of Washington. It was the year after Mt. St. Helens exploded so we walked through ash for 3 days, but more importantly we sealed a friendship that will last forever.

This year we completed mile 1200 on our hike through the Trinity Alps, Russian Wilderness, Klamath Wilderness and much more.  116 miles of beauty... and good times.

Day 1, Sunday.  Park Creek Road with Rick Boutin

Day 2, Monday Scott Mt. Summit

Day 3, Tuesday Another "dry" camp

Day 4, Wednesday. 17 miles later, still hiking at night.

Day 5, Thursday. Etna Summit and new found friends.

Day 6, Friday. Cold Spring Camp. They call it COLD for a reason!

Day 7, Saturday.  Purple mountains majesty...

Day 8, Sunday. - another campground

Day 9, Monday. Seiad Valley. What a breakfast!