18:40:39 From Dick Lambe to Cheryl Talbert (moderator)(Direct Message) : I just logged on. 19:16:01 From sandra saathoff to Everyone : Are there switchbacks on the climbs (up and/or down)? DICK: Yes, most climbs are switchbacked. 19:17:01 From Janie Jackson to Cheryl Talbert (moderator)(Direct Message) : 2 questions - #1 would like to know if there is an app for tracking the elevation changes and #2 how can you find a hike leader if a person (like me!) wanted to do a hike like this? 19:19:28 From Cheryl Talbert (moderator) to Janie Jackson(Direct Message) : Yes, Gaia is a smartphone app that allows you to track your actual elevation gain as well as to plan it by 'snapping' your route to the digital map. Great tool! The Mountaineers offer a lot of volunteer led trips with experienced hike leaders - may not always have the exact trip you want but lots of excellent trips every year! There are also facebook backpacking groups that you could reach out to and see if someone might like to go with you and help organize. 19:20:07 From Janie Jackson to Cheryl Talbert (moderator)(Direct Message) : Super! Thank you Cheryl! 19:20:29 From Cheryl Talbert (moderator) to Janie Jackson(Direct Message) : Very glad to help you connect with the Mountaineers if you are interested! 19:23:42 From Pamela Davies to Everyone : I hiked Grand Pass last July. The trail up to Grand Peak looked too exposed for my tastes, so I simply enjoyed the views from the pass! 19:25:30 From Janie Jackson to Cheryl Talbert (moderator)(Direct Message) : I joined as a guest and think I will join as a regular member. Anything else you could recommend would be greatly appreciated. 19:26:43 From Cheryl Talbert (moderator) to Janie Jackson(Direct Message) : Other than informal arrangements through facebook groups, or perhaps guided trips with a rather steep cost, you aren't going to find trips offered by experienced leaders other than with the Mountaineers. 19:27:40 From Janie Jackson to Cheryl Talbert (moderator)(Direct Message) : Ok good to know. I'm also on the PNW Outdoor Women FB group. 19:28:32 From Cheryl Talbert (moderator) to Janie Jackson(Direct Message) : Great group! You can always reach out to them to find companions but not generally hike leaders to organize and lead something for you. 19:30:05 From Donna Jaynes to Everyone : Did you carry your water or did you use a water filter for stream water? DICK: Filtered water from rivers and streams as we went along. Some sections didn't have water so carried it along those sections. 19:30:33 From Kate Williams to Everyone : This Scout trip is much cooler compared to the ones I went on growing up in the Midwest :) 19:32:42 From Nanci Johnson to Everyone : Did you have bear cannisters? DICK: Bear cans were not required on this route, In 2006 there were no bear wires in the camps but by 2018 there were bear wires in all the camps except Happy Hollow. 19:35:53 From tomkovich to Everyone : Reservation camp sites? 19:36:28 From Carol to Everyone : Could you smell the smoke in the smoky areas? 19:36:37 From Cheryl Talbert (moderator) to Everyone : We'll see if he covers camp reservations at the end... 19:37:43 From Rob Erickson to Everyone : I have done the Skyline tranverse. Quiet difficult and takes a long time and trail is hard to follow 19:38:41 From Rob Erickson to Everyone : we had an 11 hour day of hiking there 19:39:06 From Cheryl Talbert (moderator) to Everyone : Type II fun! 19:40:01 From Rob Erickson to Everyone : road is closed at madison falls 19:42:27 From Rob Erickson to Everyone : The NE Olympic trip we will offered by Allen White and I in August--already posted 19:42:53 From Cheryl Talbert (moderator) to Everyone : Which route Rob? 19:48:00 From Rob Erickson to Everyone : Deer Park to Moose Lake to Cameron Pass, Lost Pass, to Dose Meadow to Graywolf Pass to back to Deer Park 19:48:52 From Pamela Davies to Everyone : I recommend Moose Lake rather than Grand Lake 19:49:28 From Carol to Everyone : As far as smoke, could you smell it as well as see it? DICK: No, generally could not smell the smoke 19:50:22 From Rob Erickson to Everyone : Yes, Moose lake has the views, while Grand Lake is in the trees. Gladys Lake is also open with views 19:50:22 From Jamie Joy Throgmorton to Cheryl Talbert (moderator)(Direct Message) : Where are the trips posted please. My first time here. 19:51:01 From Cheryl Talbert (moderator) to Jamie Joy Throgmorton(Direct Message) : www.mountaineers.org - choose ACTIVITIES and Backpacking and you will see the trips posted so far. 19:52:11 From Cheryl Talbert (moderator) to Jamie Joy Throgmorton(Direct Message) : Many more main season trips will be posted as leaders get comfortable with snow levels up high. 19:54:48 From sandra saathoff to Everyone : How many miles was the alt loop: DICK Approx 35 miles 19:55:37 From Donna Jaynes to Everyone : What is the web address for the Mountaineers website? 19:55:47 From Randy Lee to Everyone : Do you know anything about the hikability of the Elwha snowfinger in recent years (leading up to the Low Divide)? 19:55:47 From sandra saathoff to Everyone : Perfect - thank you! 19:55:50 From Linda F to Everyone : How heavy were the boy scouts packs compared to 2018? 19:55:54 From Kal Brauner to Everyone : On a map would you please point out where the Skyline Divide is? 19:55:54 From Cheryl Talbert (moderator) to Everyone : it is www.mountaineers.org 19:57:15 From Randy Lee to Cheryl Talbert (moderator)(Direct Message) : The Traverse is where its relevant, yes, but no plans to go back on the entire route. 19:57:37 From Carol to Everyone : Did all the boys get along with each other? Were there any problems with them? DICK: The boys got along fine 19:58:06 From Louise Kornreich to Everyone : Would it be possible to use a hammock on this trip? Did you sleep in a tent? DICK Yes, in most camps there were trees that would allow a hammock. 19:58:27 From Kal Brauner to Everyone : tnx 19:58:55 From Rob Erickson to Everyone : Lake Beauty and Three Prune camps are nice. Alot of bears 19:59:25 From Rob Erickson to Everyone : Lots of rocky areas marked with carins 20:00:33 From Cheryl Talbert (moderator) to Everyone : Rob, are Lake Beauty and Three Prune along the skyline divide trail? 20:01:04 From Rob Erickson to Everyone : yes 20:01:54 From Bill Adams to Everyone : Thank you. Great job! 20:01:59 From Pamela Davies to Everyone : Thanks Dick! Great job