[pct-l] PCT Must Sees?

[scourtway at bpa-arch.com (Steve Courtway)]

I viewed a bed of about 8 to 10 snow plants on the climb south out of
vermillion up bear ridge - it made my day on an otherwise LONNG  DRY climb.
Probably my favorite mountain plant.

Steve


----- Original Message -----
From: "Karl Brandt" <kbrandt@cats.ucsc.edu>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 2:30 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] PCT Must Sees?


>
> Desert view overlook near Burnt Rancheria in Mt. Laguna
>
> Those weird cactus above Scissors Crossing (I've forgotten their name)
>
> The hole in the LA Aquaduct at post #1986 that lets you get water. (Hey,
>    it was as wonderful sight at the time.)
>
> The view from any of the high passes in the Sierras (For me, it was really
>    that moment when you crested a pass and a whole new spectacular world
>    opened up.)
>
> Snow Plants
>
> Boiling Springs Lake - Mt. Lassen park
>
> Lava beds around MacKenzie Pass in Oregon.
>
> Bakery in Stehekin
>
> Let me add a few that are not quite on the trail but are great side trips.
>
> Mt. San Jancito - The summit isn't that far off the PCT. You could even
>    continue north and meet up with the PCT later. I didn't do this because
>    I was worried about adding any extra challenges early on. In
>    retrospect, I wish I had taken the side trip. It's still on my "to do"
>    list as a result.
>
> Olanche Peak - southern sentinel to the Sierras.
> Sierra Butte Fire Lookout post - northern sentinel to the Sierras.
>    I like these two because they're nice bookends to one and other. And or
>    course, the views are nice too.
>
> -Karl
>
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