Cutthroat Pass via the Pacific Crest Trail — Sunday, Jul. 9, 2006

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

A warm day found three other vehicles in the Rainy Pass parking lot. Plenty of water all the way up, and on top. In fact, the first crossing you come to is pretty actually pretty bad, got my boots wet. Couple of snow fields to cross. Outstanding views from Cutthroat Pass. Can't count all the peaks, and a rare look at the huge glacier on Dome. The smoke from the Omak fire was visible, as well as climbers on Cutthroat Peak. Some single camp spots. No wood, and...is that wet heather all around?...Mosquitos attack when the wind dies down night and morning. They encouraged me to leave by 7:30 am. Allow 2 1/2 hrs each way for the five mile, 2000' gain.