Nosh Nosh Wahtum — Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway

Howdy all, Just a quick warning, about 1 mile from trailhead, I got 3 stings from (yellowjackets?), the hiking group in front and behind us also had stings, all within a 25 minute span, seemingly without provoking the hive/nest. In case you might be allergic, I wanted you to know. FYI: my hiking partner did not get stung, even though right behind me. We learned that the group just ahead of us by about 5 minutes also had 1 person and 1 dog both get multiple stings (out of 5 people, 2 dogs total). The group behind us tried to go off trail to avoid the (wasps?), only to find a nest on the ground, and 1 person of 3 get stung. That said, once I'd run away, and swatted them off, I waited about 15 minutes to see if the stings were getting worse, they did not. Despite some minor pain, we went on. After that, on up to Squaw Lake, views of Cathedral Rock and Deep Lake, and Peggy's Pond. The stings have a minor glow and/or pinching sensation still about 12 hours later, but I'm fine.