Momentous Adventures-The Black Bear Traverse (part 2)
Wake up after a restful night’s sleep at the Low Divide camp, and enjoy a easy hike past Lakes Margaret and Mary on a well graded 1400ft decent to the mesmerizing Elwha River. If it is early season, cross the river early as they tend to swell in the afternoon or during periods of heavy […]
Momentous Adventures-The Black Bear Traverse (part 1)
I originally read about the 107 mile Black Bear Traverse in the book Trekking Washington by Mike Woodmansee and was drawn in. After doing numerous treks in the Olympic Mountains, I was ready for a challenge and I got it. I took 7 days to do the trip and would feel comfortable saying that 8 […]
Weekend Gem: Juniper Ridge and Boundary Traverse
If you mention the name of the Dark Divide to the average hiker, you will see a look of confusion on their face. Fact is that these are some of the finest trails in the Gifford Pinchot, with outstanding views, side trips and isolation. From the 80’s eruption of Loowit, the ridge line trees have […]