After we laid down last night thunderstorms began to roll in and they didn’t stop for hours. In total we had 7 rounds of strikes all around our camp site. It would start with a bolt in the distance followed by a boom, 5 Mississippi’s, away. Rain would turn to heavy rain with the occasional hail pellet on the tent and before slowing lighting would crack directly above us and a thunderous bang would shake the entire ground. This happened seven times and we quickly figured out the pattern. Just as we wanted to relax we would hear another boom in the distance and know what was in store. The strikes were so bright we had to lay on our sides because the light was so bright it would blind us even with our eyes closed. It was extremely nerve wracking to know it was coming but at the same time it was so cool and amazing to be around such energy and power which comes from the energized sky. It’s difficult to explain but I could actually feel the enhanced energy all around. After the storm was over we were greeted with heavy rain and wind all night. I wanted a good test for the tent, I had just told that to Madelyn the prior day, before we head south for the Sierras and it most certainly passed. I think if it passed last nights test then it will hold up to most any storm.
I woke today exhausted from the lack of sleep the past two nights but excited to see what Goat Rocks Wilderness had to offer. We had breathtaking views early on of high mounting ridges, waterfalls, and jagged peaks which touched the sky. As lunch approached the fog blanketed the entire region. We tried to delay peaking Knife’s Edge but we could not. We missed one of the most scenic sections of the Washington trail which only leaves us wanting to come back for more, maybe we’ll revisit this spot again before our journey is done.
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