Troop 351 did a 40 mile backpack across the Olympics, starting Wednesday at Lake Quinault and ending Sunday at Dosewallips, within 15 miles of Camp Parsons.


Sightseeing in Aberdeen at the Star Wars Shop
Lunch at Al's Humdinger in Hoquiam

Group is saddled up and ready to go at the Quinault Trailhead

Dinner time at Pony Bridge Camp
Checking the route
Troop hits the trail

On Pony Bridge
Enjoying the glorious glacier overlook
Preparing the firewood

Enjoying the campfire

Unexpected Camp Siberia Shelter
Last night out at Dosewallips
Pleasure of wading


Troop's 5-day, 40-mile route as tracked on the SPOT satellite messenger


Much effort was made by the backpackers to keep food out of reach of bears. This black bear was spotted on the trail

RSC 8/8/09. Thanks to Alan, Rita and Paul for the pictures.