Glacier Peak in Eastern Washington was the location for our western backpacking trip in 2011. We flew into Seattle and headed to Wenatchee and a hotel for our first night. Here is more information on the wilderness
We did a day hike to Peshastin Pinnacles State Park. At one point we realized we were hiking in poison ivy and Leann is very prone to getting it. She got a really bad case and was uncomfortable for most of the trip, she’s tough.No shuttle needed for this trip, we looped back to the carDay 1: easy hike to Spider MeadowsSpider Gap is the low point in the middle of the mountain, we would be going over this on day 2.First part of the hike was on an old forest road, easy walkingNice campsite in the trees, easy day todayDay2: long climb to Spider Gap and long descent to campThere was a late snow melt and the wildflowers were still in full bloomThis section of trail was pretty steepThe last section to the pass was through a snow fieldAlmost thereGreat view on the other side it was worth the effortSnow field on the other side was really steepFirst time we did a section of trail like this and I would not want to do it all the timeLyman LakeThe late snowfall also meant the bugs were still very active. Since we usually hike early fall bugs are gone but not on this trip. I have never seen so many different types of flies.Day 3: miner creek trail to Image LakeWhytes on the PCTThis looks like the start of a commercialThis picture requires an explanation. This guy was going the opposite direction so I asked him where he had camped the night before. He really liked me and believe it or not he is showing me a map and saying we need to see sheep camp. He was holding his map in an unusual location and had on a pair of skimpy tight shorts. I nicknamed him “NUTSACK”. He was nice but a little eccentric, we did check out sheep camp.Minver Creek trail was awesome, wide open views all aroundMore flies at campMoon riseBacktrack on Miner Creek trail then turn right to camp at Miner CreekWe got up early so we could see sunrise on Image Lake, this is sunrise on Glacier PeakImage Lake on a very calm morningI liked Miner Creek trail the second time we did it as much as the firstNot sure what they are talking aboutBarred OwlCamp on Miner Creek, a PCT through hiker stopped by at dusk and talked to us for a few minutes. He was completing his third day in a row of 26 miles and was going to celebrate with a few M&M’s.Our destination was Triad Creek for the night but we took a detour to see Sheep Camp for my buddy Nut SackFlowers blooming everywhereI happened to glance at my GPS at just the right time, almost 10,000 feet of climbing for the tripSheep Camp, all kinds of flies here, big and little one’s all over usWe all liked this little creek near campCamp near Triad CreekWe did a short day hike to see what was around the corner then packed up and headed to our next camp. We could not find a good place to camp so we kept on going back to our carsOnce again the flowers were incredibleI like the snow and sun patternGlacier LillyEnd of the trail, another great trip out west
