This years mule deer hunt in the North Cascades of WA State started out with high anticipation as we were back dooring a new area that we thought would be productive.
In reality it handed our butts to us.
Contrary to last year it was hot and way steeper than we were counting on. The hike in was also full of large blow downs which
impeded our pace. For 9 miles we hiked thinking that things would open up and we would find some chutes with grass to glass,
nothing doing. Steep Rocks all the way. So be it, I'll know where not to go now.
Was it fun? yeah! No deer though, yet, I'm thinking of going back this weekend to another closer area to get freezer buck if need be.
I used a Kelty Red Cloud, 6.8 lbs and it worked just perfect.
A new MSR Hubba one man tent was in my pack at 2.5 lbs it was
light to carry and easy to use.
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This water coming off the glacier above was refreshing!
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