Day 5- mountaineering

The second half of today was more like mountaineering than hiking. There is snow everywhere here, so much so that it is nearly impossible to find your way. But the day began as always, in the rain and I walked up the Bogachiel trail and then further up into the mountains where the snow began. There were views of the seven lakes basin and even more mountains to the east. It really explained why they call it the Olympics. My feet were wet all day and it was difficult to find the way because my maps were so wet but even so I put in a pretty big day. That doesn't mean I didn't eat a ton too though. At this point I wouldn't be surprised if I have gained weight since the beginning. I am camped at heart lake and am exhausted from all the up and down. It is quite a burden to keep my feet feeling good with all the snow and rain. On the trail today I me 2 volunteers who had an ice axe and crampons, which gives an idea of the snow up here (completely covered ground) and I also met two guys my age and one of them had done the pacific crest trail the same year I did it. His name was picker and I remember meeting him! Short post because I am exhausted.