Andrew BriscoeJun 15, 2024

Central Cascades

I was trying to find a location with less rain showers this weekend and somehow ended up camping in the mountains. 🤔 Today was so fun and I want to remember that when the snow showers start in the morning. The mountain views have been stunning. Seeing how close I can get to Mount Washington tomorrow. Maybe the weather will be totally fine but I’m prepared to bail if I’m not able to stay warm.

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Show threadAndrew BriscoeJun 16, 2024

Central Cascades: Part 2

Camped at the 2000 mile mark on the PCT. Mosquitoes were already bad but nice campsite at a pond. I should probably learn the lesson that the weather in the mountains is always going to be more extreme than expected. By Saturday morning I was already in survival mode so these photos are from Friday. (more)

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Show threadAndrew Briscoe
I hiked for several hours in snow storms and cold temps until I couldn’t keep my hands warm anymore. Retreated to my tent to get dry and warm up. I want to be clear that I had the gear to survive the situation but the reality was it was going to be a less than comfortable night then packing up an icy tent in the morning at freezing temps. I bailed when the first meaningful break in the weather happened in late afternoon. Great decision.
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Show threadSerhiy BarhamonJun 16, 2024
@andrewbriscoe glad you are safe!
Show threadAndrew BriscoeJun 17, 2024
@barhamon Thank you! Good learning experience.
Show threadHiker Geek 🌲💻🌲Jun 17, 2024

@andrewbriscoe

Hard to believe it was snowing somewhere in the US with the temps so high in so many places.

Going to be 90's this week in the NYC area. I heard it might go over a 100F in Maine. The SW and Florida were cooked recently.

Show threadAndrew BriscoeJun 17, 2024
@HikerGeek Wow, I didn’t know it was so hot elsewhere, except where my parents live in Arizona. 100 in Maine seems extreme. It’s going to be in the 90s on Friday here in the Portland area and in the 80s up close to Mount Hood where I’m thinking about going. The rain should completely stop here soon for months.
Show threadHiker Geek 🌲💻🌲Jun 17, 2024

@andrewbriscoe

I just checked and they reduced the Maine temp forecast. Just high 90's now for some parts.