June 21, 2009 Colonial Park to Lone Fir

Note we have not had internet or cell phone communication for several days so we are catching up on our posts. Today was a tough day we left the park on Diablo Lake and proceeded approximately 31 miles up hill through two mountain passes. It took us all day to go 31 miles up very steep grade to Rainy Pass and Washington Pass. We were about 5400 feet in elevation. It was gray and drizzly most of the day, when we got to the passes there was still snow on the ground. It was now cold and drizzly. Fortunately once at the top of the pass it was a very steep decent down to what is billed as one of the most beautiful campsites in America-Lone Fir which is about 8 miles west of Mazama, WA. We were tired but with a good fire and nice campsite we felt a sense of accomplishment. There has been no food or water for 76 the last miles of the journey but our SAG vehicle had supplies and we made it through in fine shape in that regard. Twisp, WA here we come for an easy day, some relaxation and laundry.