May 13, 2024

Good Morning,

​Yesterday was a delightful day to recharge, and a special Mother’s Day holiday for folks spending time in the wilderness. What power blue skies and bright sunshine have in rejuvenating the spirit. Hikers were out taking advantage of the beauty by spending time at the lodge and hitting up all the famous vistas like Cliff Tops and Myrtle Point. And from a crew perspective, after enduring a solid week of rain, storms, and clouds, a serene Sunday like this is always greatly appreciated. Especially when one looks at the forecast for the week ahead.

Skies are clouding up already this morning. Sometime after lunch, the possibility of rain returns. The chances only increase through the night and will persist the next few days, with significant rain and storms lining up for Tuesday and Wednesday. Trails and creeks had the weekend to recover a bit from last week’s deluge, but don’t be surprised if they quickly fill up and turn sloppy again this week. Never hurts to evaluate the traction of your hiking footwear, as a variety of trail surfaces can become dangerously slick when continually wet, not just when coated in ice. So mind the foot placement and utilize those trekking poles for all their might when scaling rock steps and navigating unbridged creek and drainage crossings. Temps are going to range from 40s to 50s, so a layer or two for warmth will be a good addition to those necessary for staying dry.

Have a great day.