Fatpacking Itinerary, Saturday, August 8, 2009 - Thursday, August 20, 2009

Page updated: 8/5/2009

NOTE: Route subject to modifications if trail or weather conditions warrant it. Due to flooding and avalanches last year, the access road to Hannegan Trailhead became impassable to motor traffic. Road crews are working on restoring the road, and are scheduled to complete this work at the end of July, however there is always a chance this might not be completed by the time we arrive. Should this happen, please be prepared to hike an extra 5 miles along the washed out road at the beginning and end of the first week.

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Fly into Seattle, WA (SEA).

Take free airport shuttle to Doubletree Hotel, 18740 International Boulevard, Seattle, WA 98188, 206-246-8600

Equipment shakedown

Trail Mix Distribution

Body composition measurements taken

Go out to dinner

Sunday, August 9, 2009

2nd set of Body composition measurements taken

All the items that you won't bring on the trail will be placed in a storage unit or kept at the hotel

Go out to Breakfast

Shuttle to Hannegan Trailhead, WA 542 to Forest Rd 32 (Elev. 3142)

Begin Hiking at Hannegan Trailhead, elevation 3142'

View of Hannegan Peak

Hike 4.0 Miles to Hannegan Pass (Elev. 5115)

Hike 1.0 Miles to Boundary Camp

Camp at Boundary Camp, fires prohibited, Elevation 3900'

Total mileage today: 5.0, Total to Date: 5.0

Bailout: Hannegan Trailhead

Monday, August 10, 2009

Hike 6.4 miles on Copper Creek Trail to Copper Lake

Camp at Copper Lake, fires prohibited, Elevation 5400'

Total mileage today: 6.4, Total to Date: 11.4

Bailout: Hannegan Trailhead, one day away

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Hike 7.5 miles to the Chilliwack Trail

Hike 0.7 miles to Indian Creek

Base Camp for 2 days at Indian Creek, fires permitted, Elevation 2100'

Whatcom Arm

Total mileage today: 8.2, Total to Date: 19.6

Bailout: Chilliwack Lake, Canada

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

All day-hiking today

Hike 6.2 miles to Canadian Border

Optional: Hike 3.0 miles to Chilliwack Lake, Canada

Optional: Hike 3.0 miles back to USA

Hike 6.2 miles to Indian Creek

Camp at Indian Creek Campsite, fires permitted, Elevation 2100'

Total mileage today: 12.4, Total to Date: 32.0

Bailout: Chilliwack Lake, Canada

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Hike 4.5 miles to US Cabin

Camp at US Cabin Campsite, fires permitted, Elevation 2300'

Total mileage today: 4.5, Total to Date: 36.5

Bailout: Hannegan Trailhead, 1 day away

Friday, August 14, 2009

Hike 5.2 miles to Boundary Camp

Camp at Boundary Camp, fires prohibited, Elevation 3900'

Total mileage today: 5.2, Total to Date: 41.7

Bailout: Hannegan Trailhead, 1 day away

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Hike 1.0 miles to Hannegan Pass

Hike 1.0 miles to Hannegan Peak, elevation 6186'

Eat lunch atop Hannegan Peak

Hike 1.0 miles to Hannegan Pass

Hike 4.0 miles to Hannegan Trailhead

Total mileage today: 7.0, Total to Date: 48.7

Shuttle to Skagit River Resort, 58468 Clark Cabin Rd, Highway 20, Milepost 103.5, Marblemount, WA 98283, 360-873-2250 info@northcascades.com

Pick up cached food, shower, do laundry, eat out

Dinner in restaurant

Bailout: WA 20

Week 2

NOTE: This week's trail has been in rough shape for past few years -- lots of downed trees, washed out trail sections, and tricky creek crossings, especially near Logan Creek. The trail is passable, but requires more effort and skill than you might expect. This should be a real adventure.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Cheeck out of Skagit River Resort, 58468 Clark Cabin Rd, Highway 20, Milepost 103.5, Marblemount, WA 98283, 360-873-2250 info@northcascades.com

Breakfast in local restaurant

Shuttle to Easy Pass Trail, WA 20, elev 3500'

Hike 5.1 difficult, strenuous miles over Easy Pass (elev 6500' !!) to Fisher

Camp at Fisher, Elevation 5500'

Total mileage today: 5.1, Total to Date: 53.8

Bailout: WA RT 20

Monday, August 17, 2009

Hike 9.2 miles to Junction

Camp at Junction Stock Camp, Elevation 3000'

Total mileage today: 9.2, Total to Date: 63.0

Bailout: WA 20 at Colonial Creek, 1+ days away

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Hike 8.0 miles to Thunder

Camp at Thunder, Elevation 2000'

Total mileage today: 8.0, Total to Date: 71.0

Bailout: WA 20 at Colonial Creek

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Hike 2.1 miles to Colonial Creek, WA 20

Total mileage today: 2.1, Total to Date: 73.1

Gather all stored stuff and check into Hilton Seattle Airport And Conference Center, 17620 International Boulevard Seattle, Washington 98188-4001, 206-244-4800, Confirmation Numbers: Room 1 - 3361225425, Room 2 - 3356086863, Room 3 - 3360789070

Body composition measurements taken again

Dinner and Awards Ceremony

Thursday, August 20, 2009

After measurements taken again

Check out of Hilton Seattle Airport And Conference Center, 17620 International Boulevard Seattle, Washington 98188-4001, 206-244-4800

Parting Breakfast

Airport Drop in Bellingham