Water was very frequent even in September when I went. There is a stream or lake crossing probably at least every 5 miles. I brought a filter and just pumped from streams or lakes when needed. The longest stretch was probably from Park Lakes to the Kendall Catwalk. There was water, but you had to get off the trail or it was stagnant.
Thanks for the comment. My pack weighed between 12-22 pounds depending on how much water & food I had. I chose not to bring a stove, fuel, or cooking gear to stay light. I mainly ate; ham & cheese roll-ups, granola bars, trail mix, fruit snacks & drank gatorade. I wasn't able to stomach any of my food on the last day. I just wanted something fresh. I'll have to make adjustments for next time.
I love this section. Alpine Lakes Wilderness is amazing.
chemicalcraig69 1 year ago
Nice video. Great scenery. I love the Cascades. Will be watching the other videos as well.
I'm thinking of backpacking this bit of trail this summer. Any reason why you chose SOBO over NOBO?
teufeldritch 1 year ago
@teufeldritch Lots of great scenery. SOBO to be closer to home when I finished.
willandjenni 1 year ago
Water was very frequent even in September when I went. There is a stream or lake crossing probably at least every 5 miles. I brought a filter and just pumped from streams or lakes when needed. The longest stretch was probably from Park Lakes to the Kendall Catwalk. There was water, but you had to get off the trail or it was stagnant.
willandjenni 2 years ago
what is the longest strech with any water to refill? thanks great vid
xrmark 2 years ago
Weren't there any berries left over during that time?
missymindie 2 years ago
There were berries now and again but they were pretty scarce.
willandjenni 2 years ago
Cool trip. Thats something that I'd like to try sometime. What did you eat? How much did your pack weigh?
Thanks
tsupra1982 3 years ago
Thanks for the comment. My pack weighed between 12-22 pounds depending on how much water & food I had. I chose not to bring a stove, fuel, or cooking gear to stay light. I mainly ate; ham & cheese roll-ups, granola bars, trail mix, fruit snacks & drank gatorade. I wasn't able to stomach any of my food on the last day. I just wanted something fresh. I'll have to make adjustments for next time.
willandjenni 3 years ago