PCT 2022 | Ep. 23: Central Washington- White Pass, Snoqualmie, Steven's Pass, and Leavenworth

Join me in this week's episode as we hike from White's Pass to Steven's Pass. In this section, there's a norovirus outbreak, amazing views, a trip to the tattoo shop, and a very unwell me trying to keep up with the miles when I'm feeling terrible. This section is challenging but it sure is beautiful.
0:00- Day 133: White Pass to Camp
4:26- Day 134: Two Lake's Junction to camp at a spring
5:44- Day 135: Camp to Green Pass
11:16- Day 136: 25+ miles of Central Washington Hiking
13:07- Day 137: Snowqualmie
14:22- Day 138: Hike to camp in the forest
22:19- Day 139: Magical Views & some bad news
28:54- Day 140: Washington Hiking
31:09- Day 141: Steven's Pass
36:09- Day 142: Leavenworth Day 1
37:12 -Day 144: Leavenworth Day 3
Track List (in order)
Chasing the Sun - Virgil Arles
Daylight - Lone Waves
Alright, Ok - Johnny Stimson
Melt Into You - Wendy Child
No Longer Belong - De Lune
Show You My World - Upstate
Cliffs - Voyageur
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But here are some links to the main things:
My pack: The Mountain Hardwear 50L PCT pack (women’s specific frame) www.mountainhardwear.com/p/wo...
My Tent: The Mountain Hardwear Nimbus 2p UL Tent www.mountainhardwear.com/p/ni...
My Sleeping Bag: The Mountain Hardwear Phantom 15 Degree Bag www.mountainhardwear.com/p/ph...
Hiking Shirt: Mountain Hardwear Crater Lake Sun Hoodie www.mountainhardwear.com/p/wo...
Hiking Shorts: Mountain Hardwear Women’s Dynama Shorts www.mountainhardwear.com/p/wo...
Wind Shirt: Mountain Hardwear Kor Preshell Pullover www.mountainhardwear.com/p/wo...
Midlayer: Mountain Hardwear Airmesh Hoodie www.mountainhardwear.com/p/wo...
Puffy: Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer UL Jacket www.mountainhardwear.com/p/wo...
Rain Jacket: Mountain Hardwear Exposure 2 Gore-Tex Pacelite Plus Jacket www.mountainhardwear.com/p/wo...
You may have noticed I am bringing a lot of Mountain Hardware gear- I am super excited to have Mountain Hardware as a clothing and gear partner for my PCT thru-hike attempt! I have been using Mountain Hardwear for years and am SUPER honored and grateful for their support as I hike!! :)
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[@cq7415]

Enjoyed this section too. Thanks for sharing.

[@brianfairweather7298]

I missed this one. #23 oh yeah!

[@PCTthruHike2024.ValerieD]

Thank you for your cheerful 😊 attitude. So often you see hikers in burn-out mode by the time they reach Washington and forget to film that beautiful state. I hope the fires are under control by the time you reach Canada. Can you show us your new tattoo?

[@gaylewalker4239]

Your journey on the PCT looks amazing. Beautiful section. Glad you were enjoying your time. Keep trekking. 😀 sorry about your hip flexor and not feeling well. Take care of you.

[@ArielleShipe]

Awww thank you! It was the journey of a lifetime for sure :)

[@scotttan6377]

Prayers and positive thoughts sending your way . . .

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you so much!

[@rmac1042]

Hi, Arielle! Sooo sorry you’ve been feeling so miserable! Ironically, it just had to happen on some of the most breathtaking portions of the PCT. That doesn’t help one to appreciate and physically enjoy the trail despite trying to keep positive! I was so surprised to notice on your recent episodes that there was no real mention of 14,411 ft. Mt. Rainier. I guess the route of the PCT bypasses Mt. Rainier National Park? Rainier so dominates Washington State, you cant really avoid seeing it! I did see it in passing in a couple of shots, though! I know it’s all in retrospect for you now, but I DO hope you started to feel MUCH better from the end of this episode!

[@stormskies3861]

Arielle and her crew have made doing this trail look easy!! I’m in awe 😮😮😮❤❤❤

[@ArielleShipe]

🥰🥰

[@suzanholder2525]

God all mighty!! That's beautiful

[@ArielleShipe]

SUCH A STUNNING AREA!!!

[@yellowbicycleartstudio8974]

Hope you feel better! You guys are awesome!

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you so much!

[@tommurphy6972]

Simple marvelous, what a beautiful place.. thanks for sharing

[@ArielleShipe]

🥰🥰

[@cliffl2406]

I have been enjoying the music.

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you so much! I'll let my husband know- he puts a lot of time and energy into choosing it! :)

[@TheHikingChick1]

Always conquering with a great attitude!!🌻💛

[@ArielleShipe]

Aw thank you, I try my best

[@jjboogie9641]

I have really enjoyed watching your journey from Mexico to Canada!

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you so much for following along! :)

[@dreambig2661]

Sending positive vibes to you. Feel better soon. Happy trails!❤

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you so much!

[@Self_Proppelled]

The tatoos, that's awesome!

[@suzanholder2525]

Hike your hike Lil girl...Enjoy

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you!

[@johnm7437]

sounds like you got the noro. You just got lucky in that it wasn't a bad case.

[@davidfamilydoctor9430]

oh wow. one of the best.

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you! Such a pretty section of trail!

[@johnalden5821]

I am so sorry you had to go through this rough patch in Washington like this. You have such a positive attitude, so it was hard to see you struggling. Seems like you did not deserve being sick and injured with all of the tough miles you had already come through at this point. But like you said, nothing always goes perfectly in backpacking. As a runner, I am trying to work through a hip flexor problem myself, but I can't even imagine how to deal with this kind of issue for 20-25 miles, day after day, without any rest. Hopefully it got better for you over time.

[@ArielleShipe]

Aww thank you. It was definitely tough at times, but so grateful for the experience and that I was able to complete the whole thing! ❤️

[@micheandmikey]

You touched on it there are minute 3:40. Are there sections you would like to take your time to do over and enjoy it more?? Also, are there sections that you didn't enjoy and would have cruised by anyway. What a bummer about the forest fires, we thought we had dodged it again this summer like last summer but no. 😩 These are great Arielle, thanks!

[@johndorso502]

Nancy and Anne gave us the details at Grandma’s birthday dinner. Interesting 95th with Ian going by.

[@brendajohnson7514]

Can we see a closeup of the new tat? And the views are pure manic for sure! It just gives you a sense of peace to look at them.

[@kelliesharpe1067]

The pink flowers in the woods…so beautiful. I think it might be fireweed? It looks like what we have here in East Tennessee in burn areas and it’s named fireweed here.

[@topherjoe1]

Yes, it is fireweed.

[@waynemorris6217]

Not sure what altitude you have been hiking at, but it sounds like you could have mild altitude sickness. Hike high, sleep low!

[@PatrickRU1992]

"unhappy digestively"

[@jamesmcedward4333]

So show us the tattoos!

[@andrewforrest3969]

What's with the adverts every 2 minutes 🙄

[@hollytemple3540]

Where did you get your tats?

[@Yetithruhikes]

It's incredible to see how the PCT culture changed over the years. Nowdays it is "AT style" of tramilies and group hiking. Very few solo hikers out there. The insane increase in the number of people attemping the PCT has contributed to this immensly. Oh well. I hope you enjoy the rest of your hike and be safe.

[@BonusTimeonthePCT-]

Odd comments

[@Yetithruhikes]

@@BonusTimeonthePCT- why?