Author: Becky Wandell

08 Sep

Pacific Crest Trail,United States

The Heart of Washington Cascades: Snoqualmie Pass, Stevens Pass, Glacier Peak and Some Great Friends

Way back in the 1990’s, I cut my teeth backpacking in the Washington Cascades. Ever since then, I’ve been dreaming of exploring this section of...

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07 Sep

Pacific Crest Trail,United States

The Wet of Washington: Fungus and Fog ‘till Snoqualmie Pass

After re-energizing in Cascade Locks, I was really ready to get back on trail again. To avoid a fire closure, my friend Kate and my...

Becky Wandell

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28 Aug

Pacific Crest Trail,United States

My Homecoming to Cascade Locks, Bridge of the Gods and PCT Trail Days

I’ve made it through Oregon and into the infamously beautiful Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area! This is another place near-and-dear to my heart as...

Becky Wandell

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21 Aug

Pacific Crest Trail,United States

Oregon: Mt Hood

Mt Hood National Forest! After about 1,300 miles of walking the PCT, I’ve come home. You see, working for the Mt Hood National Forest was...

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17 Aug

Pacific Crest Trail,United States

Oregon: Mt Washington and Jefferson Wilderness

After walking through the basalt lava flows around the Three Sisters mountains in Oregon, my friend Frozen and I still had a long 17-mile crossing...

Becky Wandell

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11 Aug

Pacific Crest Trail,United States

Oregon: the Three Sisters Wilderness

After a week of rest with tent zipper and pole repairs, I was anxious to get back on trail- this time in the home of...

Becky Wandell

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01 Aug

Pacific Crest Trail,United States

Trail Update: Skipping Ahead to the Home of My Heart: the PNW!

Soon after reaching my 1000 mile mark on the PCT, I saw a map of the trail and its wanderings through California. After all I...

Becky Wandell

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30 Jul

Pacific Crest Trail,United States

1000 miles on the PCT…Out of the Sierras and into Northern California

For nearly 400 miles, the PCT stretches across the Sierra Nevada Mountains, crossing at least ten major passes reaching between 9,000 to 13,000 feet in...

Becky Wandell

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29 Jul

Pacific Crest Trail,United States

The Splendors of Yosemite; Rock, Water and Flowers Kept Me in Awe

For 2650 miles, the Pacific Crest Trail wanders through some of the finest scenery the west has to offer- including one of the favorite gems...

Becky Wandell

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24 Jul

Pacific Crest Trail,United States

Tales From the Trail

Up and down and over the passes and through the Sierras I go. Each day I take a million concentrated steps enjoying the awesome scenery,...

Becky Wandell

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