email to family Sep 28 2:00 pm MtTime
Just a small update
Got my blower fixed this morning - turned out the resistor was fine,
so they just replaced the blower. While they were waiting for the
part to be delivered, I went for a walk - in the snow - it was snowing
big fluffy stuff all morning though it now has stopped. Ground too
warm for any accumulation, though the mts I hear are receiving a few
inches today with more expected tonight.
I'm still planning on leaving CdA heading to Canada probably tomorrow
(Sunday) and maybe stay at Hampton CG in Manning Park waiting for
Tuesday morning to hike. There is a slight possibility I may go north
via Sandpoint/Bonners Ferry, just to catch some views of snow on the
ridges I just hiked, although more likely will head east through
Spokane then take hwy395 into Canada.
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcpar
If I understand this web site (and links from there..) correctly, the
camping fee at Hampton is only $6 (I guess that must be Canadian
dollars?) and, the CG has showers. I may be wrong though, because
there is also a wilderness camping fee of $5, and I think I will bring
my tent long on the hike. Supposed to be sunny, though a few degrees
C below freezing at night, on Tuesday and Wednesday, which is my
window of opportunity, before another storm system forecast for the
end of the week. Where to beyond that I have no more detailed plans,
speculate maybe Banff, or back to the US Mt Baker in WA.
Here's a map of the trails:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcpar
and Here's a description of the trail:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcpar
Pacific Crest Trail (Canadian Portion)
Canadian Portion: 13 km, 4 hours, elevation change 450m
The trail begins at the Windy Joe/Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) trailhead,
located 1km off Hwy 3 on the Gibson Pass (Lightning Lake) Road.
From the parking lot, the trail heads southeast for 2.2 km before
intersecting the Windy Joe access road. From here, turn right and
follow Windy Joe for another 3.3 km until reaching the Windy
Joe/PCT/Frosty Mountain trail junctions. While the Windy Joe trail
does not afford spectacular panoramic vistas until reaching its
summit, it does have a variety of flora and fauna to keep visitors
intrigued.
From the Windy Joe/PCT turnoff, head south for approximately 1 km
before reaching the Mt. Frosty turnoff - keep to the left and the PCT
wilderness campsite is located within 1/2 km. This camp has a pit
toilet, fire ring, ample camp space and a stream that runs dry near
the end of a hot summer.
When leaving the camp, the trail descends in a southwesterly direction
providing great views and a wide variety of flowers (June and July).
Soon after the end of the descent, the trail crosses Castle Creek to
the Castle Creek wilderness campsite at 12.5 km.
The border at Monument 78 is another 500 m south along the trail. Stop
here, or continue on to Mexico, over 3700 km away! The majority of PCT
hikers start at the Mexican border in late May or early June and
arrive in Canada in late September or October.
Notes
Due to heavy snowfall, extreme avalanche conditions and exist on this
trail. Hikers going into the United States are recommended to wait
until early July. For information check with BC Parks and the US
Forest Service (Winthrop).
Firearms ARE NOT PERMITTED in E. C. Manning Provincial Park.
Customs and Permit Information:
Anyone wishing crossing the border should contact both US and Canadian
immigration for information on the procedures to do so. Both the
Canadian and US border services have occasionally posted
immigration/border personnel in this area of the PCT crossing. Failure
to provide the proper documentation could result in fines and/or
indefinite entry suspension.
Everyone entering the United States must do so at a point of entry.
The nearest point of entry is the Sumas Border crossing west of E. C.
Manning Park. US Customs indicates that anyone southbound on the PCT
is required to cross at the nearest point of entry. Failure to report
in may result in arrest.
Here is the US Customs web site:
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/too
Everyone entering Canada must contact Canadian Immigration before
entering. Canadian Customs requires that you obtain written permission
to enter Canada but there is also the requirement to report to the
nearest Customs Point of Entry and Immigration office.
Here is the Canadian Customs web site:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/tra
Other Information
Additional information may be obtained by contacting the PCT Association.
The community of Eastgate is the closest gas station/post
office/liquor store. It is located 17km east of Manning Park Resort.
We wish you a safe and memorable hike along the PCT!
Got my blower fixed this morning - turned out the resistor was fine,
so they just replaced the blower. While they were waiting for the
part to be delivered, I went for a walk - in the snow - it was snowing
big fluffy stuff all morning though it now has stopped. Ground too
warm for any accumulation, though the mts I hear are receiving a few
inches today with more expected tonight.
I'm still planning on leaving CdA heading to Canada probably tomorrow
(Sunday) and maybe stay at Hampton CG in Manning Park waiting for
Tuesday morning to hike. There is a slight possibility I may go north
via Sandpoint/Bonners Ferry, just to catch some views of snow on the
ridges I just hiked, although more likely will head east through
Spokane then take hwy395 into Canada.
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcpar
If I understand this web site (and links from there..) correctly, the
camping fee at Hampton is only $6 (I guess that must be Canadian
dollars?) and, the CG has showers. I may be wrong though, because
there is also a wilderness camping fee of $5, and I think I will bring
my tent long on the hike. Supposed to be sunny, though a few degrees
C below freezing at night, on Tuesday and Wednesday, which is my
window of opportunity, before another storm system forecast for the
end of the week. Where to beyond that I have no more detailed plans,
speculate maybe Banff, or back to the US Mt Baker in WA.
Here's a map of the trails:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcpar
and Here's a description of the trail:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcpar
Pacific Crest Trail (Canadian Portion)
Canadian Portion: 13 km, 4 hours, elevation change 450m
The trail begins at the Windy Joe/Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) trailhead,
located 1km off Hwy 3 on the Gibson Pass (Lightning Lake) Road.
From the parking lot, the trail heads southeast for 2.2 km before
intersecting the Windy Joe access road. From here, turn right and
follow Windy Joe for another 3.3 km until reaching the Windy
Joe/PCT/Frosty Mountain trail junctions. While the Windy Joe trail
does not afford spectacular panoramic vistas until reaching its
summit, it does have a variety of flora and fauna to keep visitors
intrigued.
From the Windy Joe/PCT turnoff, head south for approximately 1 km
before reaching the Mt. Frosty turnoff - keep to the left and the PCT
wilderness campsite is located within 1/2 km. This camp has a pit
toilet, fire ring, ample camp space and a stream that runs dry near
the end of a hot summer.
When leaving the camp, the trail descends in a southwesterly direction
providing great views and a wide variety of flowers (June and July).
Soon after the end of the descent, the trail crosses Castle Creek to
the Castle Creek wilderness campsite at 12.5 km.
The border at Monument 78 is another 500 m south along the trail. Stop
here, or continue on to Mexico, over 3700 km away! The majority of PCT
hikers start at the Mexican border in late May or early June and
arrive in Canada in late September or October.
Notes
Due to heavy snowfall, extreme avalanche conditions and exist on this
trail. Hikers going into the United States are recommended to wait
until early July. For information check with BC Parks and the US
Forest Service (Winthrop).
Firearms ARE NOT PERMITTED in E. C. Manning Provincial Park.
Customs and Permit Information:
Anyone wishing crossing the border should contact both US and Canadian
immigration for information on the procedures to do so. Both the
Canadian and US border services have occasionally posted
immigration/border personnel in this area of the PCT crossing. Failure
to provide the proper documentation could result in fines and/or
indefinite entry suspension.
Everyone entering the United States must do so at a point of entry.
The nearest point of entry is the Sumas Border crossing west of E. C.
Manning Park. US Customs indicates that anyone southbound on the PCT
is required to cross at the nearest point of entry. Failure to report
in may result in arrest.
Here is the US Customs web site:
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/too
Everyone entering Canada must contact Canadian Immigration before
entering. Canadian Customs requires that you obtain written permission
to enter Canada but there is also the requirement to report to the
nearest Customs Point of Entry and Immigration office.
Here is the Canadian Customs web site:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/tra
Other Information
Additional information may be obtained by contacting the PCT Association.
The community of Eastgate is the closest gas station/post
office/liquor store. It is located 17km east of Manning Park Resort.
We wish you a safe and memorable hike along the PCT!
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another small update
I'm at the Omak, WA library now, uploading just a handfull more picts,
mostly of Grand Coulee Dam when I crossed the Colombia River, and
looking for a campground or parking spot. Decided to make the drive
through Spokane this morning instead of waiting till noon for the CdA
library to open, maybe because I wanted to preempt the possibility
that I would call the whole thing off. Had some regrets right away
with the roads being a bit slushy in some of the higher areas, been
driving through drizzle and snow most of the way. Also, campground
prices are still "Peak Season" for another two days, could have
increased my affordable options by hanging around in CdA a bit longer.
Finally, I could have saved a bunch of gas by just calling off then
whole Canada excursion and instead finish up those other gaps around
the Lochsa/Selway river valleys. But, here I am, about half way,
another three hours to drive, tomorrow.
The Manning park forecast says it'll be sunny tomorrow afternoon
through Wednesday morning, although lows are still below freezing, -5C
(23F) Monday night, -3 Tuesday, -1 Wednesday, and highs only 5, 7, 6C
on Mon, Tue, Wed (41, 45, 43F) which is chilly. There may also be a
few inches of snow on the ground.
15 day forecast: beyond Wednesday another storm starts out with snow
on Thursday, then rain for 4 more days, then 3 days of sun, then more
rain.
Ok, library closing now.
I'm at the Omak, WA library now, uploading just a handfull more picts,
mostly of Grand Coulee Dam when I crossed the Colombia River, and
looking for a campground or parking spot. Decided to make the drive
through Spokane this morning instead of waiting till noon for the CdA
library to open, maybe because I wanted to preempt the possibility
that I would call the whole thing off. Had some regrets right away
with the roads being a bit slushy in some of the higher areas, been
driving through drizzle and snow most of the way. Also, campground
prices are still "Peak Season" for another two days, could have
increased my affordable options by hanging around in CdA a bit longer.
Finally, I could have saved a bunch of gas by just calling off then
whole Canada excursion and instead finish up those other gaps around
the Lochsa/Selway river valleys. But, here I am, about half way,
another three hours to drive, tomorrow.
The Manning park forecast says it'll be sunny tomorrow afternoon
through Wednesday morning, although lows are still below freezing, -5C
(23F) Monday night, -3 Tuesday, -1 Wednesday, and highs only 5, 7, 6C
on Mon, Tue, Wed (41, 45, 43F) which is chilly. There may also be a
few inches of snow on the ground.
15 day forecast: beyond Wednesday another storm starts out with snow
on Thursday, then rain for 4 more days, then 3 days of sun, then more
rain.
Ok, library closing now.
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