Pacific Crest Trail J Section WA State
J Section PCT - South Bond Steve Past to Snoqualmie Pass by Abe Sanoja We walked one of the most beautiful stretches of trail I’ve ever seen. The views were too grand to fully capture in a photo—mountains rising in every direction, valleys below, and silence that made you listen more closely. It wasn’t easy. Some days felt long and exhausting. But each turn on the trail brought something new—lakes, wild blueberries, birds calling from the trees, and signs of bears reminding us we were visitors here. I was lucky to share the trail with a partner who was both resourceful and experienced. Steady, calm, and always ready—someone who knew how to read the land and face the challenges that came our way. The lakes gave us water, and the cold nights made us grateful for ou...