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The methods publicised by Ray Jardine are outside the capabilities and inclinations of most hikers and the introduction to this book is designed to redress the balance by combining the advantages of the lightweight revolution with the traditional methods of the pioneers. The guide’s map sections should be useful to all hikers, whatever their hiking style.

Washington’s Cascade Mountains have a reputation for rain and you will be hiking through temperate rainforest. In August and September you can expect long settled periods but must be prepared for periods of rain. Most thru’-hikers will be in Washington in September, a good month for these mountains. You could get snow but it shouldn’t be too much of a problem and the first heavy snowfall of winter is unlikely to fall until well into October.

Few roads cross the Cascade Mountains so supply points are widely separated and you will often carry a heavy burden of food. The absence of roads makes it difficult for weekend hikers to tackle some of Washington’s PCT sections.