This was a miserable year to be hiking in the Olympic Mountains. Not only did we have a very long time period without rain, there was times that the whole peninsula (and state) was filled with wildfire smoke. I literally witness ash falling like rain in the rainforest. Just unbelievable!
I was able to get an 8 day backpacking trip inside the Olympic Mountains. However, this was during a time period when the temperature was through the roof and smoke filled the PNW so thick, you couldn't even see a mile in front of your face. Took a vow never to do strenuous summer hikes ever again. I live here. Why should I go into the woods during that time, if I don't even enjoy it?
Bring on autumn, winter and spring! This is when you will find me outside.
Article and photography by Barefoot Jake
I was able to get an 8 day backpacking trip inside the Olympic Mountains. However, this was during a time period when the temperature was through the roof and smoke filled the PNW so thick, you couldn't even see a mile in front of your face. Took a vow never to do strenuous summer hikes ever again. I live here. Why should I go into the woods during that time, if I don't even enjoy it?
Bring on autumn, winter and spring! This is when you will find me outside.
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| Smoke Filled Olympic National Park |
Article and photography by Barefoot Jake