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PostWed Jul 28, 2010 10:14 pm 
epic doesn't cover it .. amazing journey .. awesome route .. you guys are so strong ... and inspiring .. wonderful story and beautiful photos all .. what's left? just kidding .. i figure you're planning the next great adventure as we speak

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PostWed Jul 28, 2010 10:41 pm 
i forgot to ask .. what's that tent?

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PostWed Jul 28, 2010 10:53 pm 
2p tarptent rainbow. somewhat narrow, but lots of room at the feet and head.

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PostThu Jul 29, 2010 5:06 am 
Awesome adventure for you two! Amazing when the weather comes together to allow a trip of this magnitude. When I saw you weren't planning on finishing the trip the normal way due to the Suiattle Road closure I thought you were going to extend the traverse south through Hanging Gardens and finish @ Holden Village or maybe just head out Agnes Creek. I was really surprised to see the Bruseth - Sonny Boy Traverse finish. Never heard of anyone doing that! up.gif Another possible variation of your big loop would be to climb up into the Buckindy Range from Downey Creek either via Goat Creek (brushy) or via Green Mt and doing the Buckindy - Snowking Traverse with a finish down Found Ridge. The B-S Traverse is exceptional on it's own, combined with the PT would be epic..

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PostThu Jul 29, 2010 10:54 am 
hikerbiker wrote:
Awesome adventure for you two! Amazing when the weather comes together to allow a trip of this magnitude. When I saw you weren't planning on finishing the trip the normal way due to the Suiattle Road closure I thought you were going to extend the traverse south through Hanging Gardens and finish @ Holden Village or maybe just head out Agnes Creek. I was really surprised to see the Bruseth - Sonny Boy Traverse finish. Never heard of anyone doing that! up.gif Another possible variation of your big loop would be to climb up into the Buckindy Range from Downey Creek either via Goat Creek (brushy) or via Green Mt and doing the Buckindy - Snowking Traverse with a finish down Found Ridge. The B-S Traverse is exceptional on it's own, combined with the PT would be epic..
yes, looked at the buckindy traverse option. too much big terrain there that required more rope discouraged me from pursuing further. i'll probably do that traverse first, by itself, and then maybe combine the two in a few years agree.gif

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PostThu Jul 29, 2010 10:56 am 
Congratulations to you both on a outstanding trip. I'm sure you passed through a few good wedding spots on the trek smile.gif

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PostThu Jul 29, 2010 11:33 am 
Holy cow. What an amazing adventure. The effort, the knowledge, the bravery required, are just incredible. And to capture it all so well on film, and in words, is the icing on the cake. Thank you for sharing. Taking everything into consideration, that is the best trip report I have ever read.

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PostThu Jul 29, 2010 12:45 pm 
Great Report
You better marry that girl. You won't find another will to bushwhack and smile!

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PostThu Jul 29, 2010 12:50 pm 
Re: Great Report
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You better marry that girl. You won't find another will to bushwhack and smile!
working on it...

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PostThu Jul 29, 2010 1:40 pm 
Re: Great Report
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you won't find another willing to bushwhack and smile!
Hey, now....

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PostThu Jul 29, 2010 4:25 pm 
great stuff!

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PostThu Jul 29, 2010 4:37 pm 
Great story as usual Eye-Run. You too HP. up.gif

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PostThu Jul 29, 2010 4:40 pm 
Re: Great Report
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You better marry that girl. You won't find another will to bushwhack and smile!
Yup, them mountains is man territory! Everyone knows that if you dangle chocolate in front of a chick, she'll crawl through the brush and over rock & snow to get at it. Keep it juuust a few feet out of her reach, and she'll follow. By the end of the day, she's standing there, clutching that bar of chocolate she's been striving for, smiling at you, sir, and no other - completely oblivious of the fact that she's on top of a real mountain! That's how you get wimmen out there. clown.gif It's the same strategy you'd use with a carrot on a stick to get a fully-loaded ass to move up the road.

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PostFri Jul 30, 2010 10:38 am 
I'm at a loss for words here. What a great trip and spectacular post! Thank you so much for all of the inspiration - and congratulations on such an epic journey!!!

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PostSat Oct 26, 2019 12:47 am 
Holey Moley.

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