PCT - Rainy pass to Stevens pass - Day 5 of 7

Day Five
Today's hike got pretty close to Frosty Mountain which still has lots of snow and keeps the surrounding area streams flowing with water. The early morning view of Frosty was tres cool with a ring of cloud surrounding the peak. It looked like a UFO. Early morning hiking was mellow with skirting across a mountain side and decending into a valley. The afternoon was another story of a huge climb even through patches of snow. Once I hit the peak grey clouds started to roll in and I was watching carefully, not wanting to get stuck in a down pour. I had my rain gear out and ready to put on.
Near the end of the hike I finally catch up to another South Bound hiker ðŸ˜ŠDouble Zero. We chat for a bit and I bounce trail name ideas for myself off of him. He is slightly injured so he is taking his time on trail and going about half my daily speed. I stop that night at a lake and it even has a pit toilet, luxury.
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