Monday, September 28, 2009

Alpine Lake Wilderness Backpacking Trip

I joined Ian's yearly backpacking trip this year at the Alpine Lake Wilderness near Seattle. He has a great write up with pictures here. My pictures can be found here. I flew up to Seattle from San Jose and met up with Todd, Andy, and Kevin, who graciously drove and picked us up.

I just wanted to add that my left knee started hurting part way through the first day. I think I was not used to changing elevation, especially while carrying a 40 lb pack. :p Managed to go through the rest of the trip w/o too much problems. Really appreciate Ian loaning me some trekking poles. Definitely picking up a set before the next trip.

The tent Ian got for me in OR, to avoid the sales tax, also worked out well. :)

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