19:21:31 From Cheryl Talbert, Foothills Mountaineers to Everyone : Great to see the practical use of Guthook! 19:25:29 From sandra saathoff to Everyone : How were the temps that time of year? (Also, we stayed at that campsite, too. It was lovely!) Eileen: Temps into the 40s at night, in the 60s during the day on the ridges 19:25:59 From Lori Dejarnatt to Everyone : gorgeous! 19:26:54 From Juliana to Everyone : what camera or phone were you using to take your photos Eileen: Iphone 11 19:28:30 From Jean-Yves Devant to Everyone : Did you plan every camp site ahead of time or you just hiked and camped where you happen to be (more or less) when you stop? Eileen: Camped where they felt like stopping, with additional info about good spots from Guthook 19:32:56 From annaw to Everyone : what about the knife edge was challenging? Eileen: Exposure, if no snow was sometimes like deep pumice sliding back with every step. 19:37:30 From Anthony to Everyone : How narrow was the narrowest part? Eileen: Probably about 3 feet wide 19:43:00 From sandra saathoff to Everyone : I am afraid of heights. I found parts of it quite terrifying. Yet also worth it. 19:46:14 From Susan Lord to Everyone : what does “benched” mean? Eileen: Means that the a flat 'bench' was carved from the slope for a flat trail to go across it. 19:47:53 From Susan Lord to Everyone : yes! thanks 19:50:26 From Cheryl Talbert, Foothills Mountaineers to Everyone : Twice camping in Cispus basin I saw lots of goats above us at sunset! 19:55:42 From Michele to Everyone : Is this photo Sheep Lake Eileen: No just a pond. We never saw Sheep lake from the trail 19:57:15 From Carol to Everyone : Could the people who left that campsite been around somewhere? Eileen: No idea 20:01:45 From rachel to Everyone : Are there any places you have hiked where you would recommend bear spray? 20:03:59 From Cheryl Talbert, Foothills Mountaineers to Everyone : I've carried bear spray primarily in grizzly country - Yellowstone, Glacier Park, Tetons, other parts of Montana. 20:11:40 From Carol to Everyone : Why would be nervious with the dead trees? 20:11:57 From Cheryl Talbert, Foothills Mountaineers to Everyone : Trees falling on your tent if any wind (or even if not) 20:11:52 From Lisa Barnett to Cheryl Talbert, Foothills Mountaineers(Direct Message) : if you had your choice would you do Northbound or Southbound? Eileen: We went southbound because then it was fewer days to the best views and we could time our trip with the weather forecast. 20:13:14 From Jean-Yves Devant to Everyone : Did you carry food for 6 days or did you have a resupply crew? If you carried food for 6 days, could you please talk about what you brought? Eileen: Did not organize a resupply, Carried about 1.5 lbs per day, high calorie-density snacks and dehydrated or freeze dried food. 20:13:47 From Anthony to Everyone : Cheryl, What rain jacket would you recommend? 20:15:40 From Cheryl Talbert, Foothills Mountaineers to Anthony(Direct Message) : Rain jacket choice really depends on the duration and intensity of rain that you expect to be hiking in. Email me at cascadehiker12@gmail.com and I can discuss more! 20:15:59 From Anthony to Cheryl Talbert, Foothills Mountaineers(Direct Message) : OK, thanks 20:13:49 From Steve L to Everyone : As a heads up to the unaware... Each year from mid-late September early deer hunting seasons occur, in most if not all wilderness areas in Washington. Hikers should be prepared to share the areas with hunters, and wear bright colors. Check with the state Department of Fish and Wildlife for details. 20:16:18 From Carol to Everyone : A tree fell on him? 20:16:27 From Cheryl Talbert, Foothills Mountaineers to Everyone : Yes 20:21:27 From Carol to Everyone : Trail angels? 20:22:25 From Cheryl Talbert, Foothills Mountaineers to Everyone : People who volunteer their time helping PCT through hikers! 20:22:39 From Nanci Johnson to Everyone : I prefer these presentations as hard to get to the Mountaineers location in Seattle after work for me 20:22:57 From Cheryl Talbert, Foothills Mountaineers to Everyone : Glad you are enjoying them Nanci! 20:23:16 From Sbolotin to Everyone : Agree, love the zoom presentations. 20:24:10 From Eric Schoenmakers to Everyone : Nice photos and well presented! Very enjoyable! 20:24:48 From michale to Everyone : Thank you Eileen, for sharing your adventure with the group. It was inspiring to see the trail and learn how others make their plans! 20:25:03 From gneiss_gal to Everyone : I agree, too - last year I could watch from Portland, this year from Kitsap Peninsula so I didn't have to get in to Seattle. This was a great presentation, very inspiring - thank you! 20:25:33 From Shelley Horn to Everyone : Any more comments about the Adams creek crossing? It has me anxious for a mid-July crossing. Eileen: There would certainly be more water in mid July. Watch trip reports! 20:27:03 From Cye to Everyone : Thank you! 20:27:12 From Lori Dejarnatt to Everyone : Thank you! 20:27:24 From Anthony to Everyone : Thanks very much for the presentation. 20:27:26 From Tarn Ostrow to Everyone : Thank you, enjoyed the presentation! 20:27:32 From NJD to Everyone : can’t wait ! these have been wonderful presentations! 20:27:33 From Heidi Walker to Everyone : Wonderful trip, thank you. 20:27:44 From djmon to Everyone : Thanks for these presentations. I can watch from work, which is great! 20:27:56 From RonJones to Everyone : Nice job. Thank you for sharing! 20:28:17 From Bill Adams to Everyone : Thank You. Great presentation! 20:28:42 From Shelley Horn to Everyone : thanks 20:28:42 From Juliana to Everyone : Great photos! Thanks for the presentation. 20:28:47 From cindy to Everyone : Thank you 20:29:37 From Dana Maria to Everyone : Thank you! Great presentation 20:29:37 From celina to Everyone : thanks Eileen! 20:29:45 From brian talbert to Everyone : Thank you!! 20:29:46 From Stephanie Leeper to Everyone : thank you! 20:29:47 From Jean-Yves Devant to Everyone : Thank you