Author: Mike Sugden

Hey there, this is me and this must be happening! I'm a lifetime Pacific NW resident, married with two grown kids, a 27 year career in metal fabrication/construction and looking to create a new path for my inner self. I also call myself father to many of my kids friends, my wife and I are very lucky to have them all around...they keep using that open door policy so we must be doing something right! So what does this guy enjoy doing? Lets see, pretty much anything outdoors, hiking mostly, not so much hunting but would buy the permits and take a camera to shoot my prey, occasional wake boarding...well I try anyway, doing flips hasn't worked out very well so far! I've decided it's time to break up the routine of daily life and head into the portal that is the PCT , my wife and I are up for the challenges ahead of us. We hope this blog will provide some incite on the dynamics between trail adventure and the emotional support we all receive from home base. Take Care and see you on trail!

Lets go Shopping for Trail Toys!

It's that time of year!, the first draft of PCT permit applications were just a few days ago. If you made it though slow internet speeds and incessant page refreshing during the first permit process you're now waiting impatiently for that congratulatory acceptance email saying: Congratulations! We’ve reviewed and approved your permit application. It looks … Continue reading Lets go Shopping for Trail Toys! →

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Day 140-141, Stehekin,Wa. – Holman Fire Detour

Day 140, 8/27/18 This morning we went into the ranger station to get the required camping permits due to the fire detour. Our PCT permit only covers being on the PCT. While discussing the detour with the ranger she mentioned that some PCTers were extending the detour route further into the North Cascades National Park. … Continue reading Day 140-141, Stehekin,Wa. – Holman Fire Detour →

Day 138 – 139, Bannock Lake Detour/Holden Village

Day 138 8/25/18 2531.5-2552.6 When we got into camp last night I could see my breath! This morning is chilly and overcast again, it's looking like rain today so I'm taking my time getting packed up. Two oatmeal packets soaking and a cup of coffee while I look out at fog laced trees. Once I … Continue reading Day 138 – 139, Bannock Lake Detour/Holden Village →

Day 134 – 135, Zero in Leavenworth- 2482.5

Day 134 8/21/18 Zero in Leavenworth. Yesterday Kelly picked us up at Stevens Pass and brought us into Leavenworth, a small touristy Bavarian themed town. We sometimes drive up here during the winter when the streets are glowing with Christmas lights and candy canes. This is the last stop for Kelly until she picks us … Continue reading Day 134 – 135, Zero in Leavenworth- 2482.5 →

Day 130 – 131, 2370.8 – 2413.8 Snoqualmie Pass

Today we'll get into Snoqualmie Pass to see Kelly,Morgan, Korin and my sister Jenny for breakfast. Morgan will be joining us for the next 70 miles to Stevens Pass. This morning was very foggy, so much so that it was raining under the trees from the condensation. I do enjoy days like this, the forest … Continue reading Day 130 – 131, 2370.8 – 2413.8 Snoqualmie Pass →