Woke up in a fantastic mood this morning, despite not being able to get to sleep after waking up in the middle of the night to take a pee. Breakfast was great, packing went well and we were back at the gear stash within 40 mins. of landing at the mouth of Moose Creek. Scouting out the game trails and following the gulley made all the difference. Just goes to show how much it pays off when you carry a map.
Walked through a huge swathe of Hemlock that be "lupered". Decent density of white pine, unaffected, underbrush growing back with raspberries, bunchberry, maple and vines.
Some really great views to be seen along the trail east of Moose Pass. Shigaug Lake itself is worth the hike in from the trail. Big cliff on one side.
Had a chance to appreciate the scenery a lot more on the way back since I didn't have to weight of the gear pack dragging me down. There are some giant hemlock, silver birch and white pine up there. Took the time to stop and hug one. It felt great, I think the tree might've been into it too.
By the time we got back to the bottom of Moose Pass we were wiped out. I feel like I could fall asleep right now just lying here in my hammock. Smokies over the fire for supper tonight, they were tasty but I could have eaten a whole dozen.
The rangers showed up today with Rascal the dog. Had to move all our stuff out of the bunkhouse and into the boathouse. Moved my tent as well so I don't have to listen to them squealing about mice tonight. On the bright side: they gave me their leftovers, big time lunch tomorrow! Enough writing for now.
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