August 19 - A Day of Views and Chews
The day started with a climb that placed us in the alpine zone again. Every time we do this we go through the berry zones as well. Down low are the Salmon berries, then come incredibly red Thimble berries, huckleberries are included with the lower zones, and finally the blueberries appear near the top of the passes.
While stopped to pick a few huckleberries a hiker by the name of GoalTech passed by and stopped to talk. We exchanged trail names and stories. GoalTech thru hiked in 2011 and has been administering trail magic on his hikes ever since. He carries candy, Starbucks's coffee, and in a special bag hanging off his backpack junk food like potato chips. NoEnglish chose the barbecue potato chips and I went for the variety flavors of hard candy. Thanks GoalTech! Trail magic is always so awesome, especially when into done in the middle of nowhere like the Northern Cascades.
I saw a few unusual plants along the way today including giant mushrooms, a very broad leafed plant with a shock of red berries spearing past the leaves, and giant trees. SD to that the incredible mountain scenery and you know it was a great day.
21 miles today. 10 more tomorrow to the shuttle into Stehekin for my final resupply.
The Morning View from on the way up an 11 mile 3600 foot climb.
Great hair day.
GoalTech, the wizard and his magic.
About 8 inches across. Wonder if it edible?
The trail into a rockfall zone.
Huge cedar.
Not sure what it is but the red berries are at least six inches long making the leaves huge!
Hikingsolo (aka Allen)
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