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Chasing The Horizon

“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity”
― John Muir, Our National Parks

Jun 16, 2020
1 min

T-Minus 30 Days

Activity: Wonderland Trail Dates: 7/18/20 – 7/22/20 Party Size: 2 Entry trailhead: White River CG Trailhead Itinerary: 7/18 • Olallie...

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Stone Mandragon

May 20, 2020
1 min

Inclement Weather Training

Weather: Steady Rain Gear: Full Pack

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Stone Mandragon

May 20, 2020
1 min

Flights Booked

The flight to Seattle has been booked - the last piece of the puzzle complete.

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Stone Mandragon

May 8, 2020
1 min

So it begins...permit received.

I have received my permit from Mount Rainier to hike the Wonderland Trail starting on July 19. If you are not familiar with the...

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Stone Mandragon

Apr 11, 2020
1 min

COVID - 19

And then the world changed. On March 15, I submitted my application for a permit to hike the 93 mile Wonderland Trail in Washington...

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Stone Mandragon

Feb 11, 2020
1 min

The Start of the Dream

Not sure when the thought first crossed my mind, but the desire for an epic hike has taken hold. “Chasing the Horizon.” That is how I...

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