backpacking in the olympics

Thanks for the great pics.

I'm not a backpacker, but 60# sure sounds like a heavy load. A coworker spends a week on the AT every summer and he carries less than 30#.
 
I would highly recommend the High Divide trail on the Sol Duc. The ridge and Seven Lakes Basin are probably mostly covered in snow but the lower valley is beautiful and serene. The Quinalt is the least developed river in the lower 48, you can seriously escape (or disappear) in the upper basin. As for the Hoh, it's a world class destination and occasionally crowded.

But seriously bro, why are you carrying 60 pounds? Unless you're taking your whole INFI collection, canned food, and an iron skillet there's no way you should be over 40 and even that's too much. Let me know if you need a guide for the area or someone to share your load, I live on the way.
 
cool pics,,,,super nice area!!.i used to backpack in the high sierra in california.i would go in for the golden trout at about 10-11 thousand ft elevation,and would carry 50-55pounds.i know the feeling:D i carried alot of food because you burn so much calories backpacking.aaaaahhhhh those were the good old days!!:thumbup::thumbup:
 
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very nice wish I was there when its 100+ here.
 
Awesome pics! I need to get over to the wet side of the state and see for myself.
 
awesome time spent seeing your pics. THanks for sharing:thumbup:

Beautiful country that I hope to see live one day:cool:

Heck, next time if I loose about 200lbs maybe you could carry me:eek:

Dont worry I will carry all the beer;):D
 
crm3137 said:
I would highly recommend the High Divide trail on the Sol Duc. The ridge and Seven Lakes Basin are probably mostly covered in snow but the lower valley is beautiful and serene. The Quinalt is the least developed river in the lower 48, you can seriously escape (or disappear) in the upper basin. As for the Hoh, it's a world class destination and occasionally crowded.

But seriously bro, why are you carrying 60 pounds? Unless you're taking your whole INFI collection, canned food, and an iron skillet there's no way you should be over 40 and even that's too much. Let me know if you need a guide for the area or someone to share your load, I live on the way.
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a lot of that was hydration - camelbak and gatorade.
thanks for the suggestions
 
What, no FFBM to make it 62 pounds? Weenie.;) And it doesn't even look like it was raining...you had it good.

Looks like you were able to 'manage' with the TB tho, probably one of the more under-rated trail knives IMHO.

As for the Olympics...some of the best scenery in the country...and from the looks of it, you may be lucky enough to be a WA native and enjoy it frequently.

Congrats on a nice outing.

BOSS
 
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