We spent 5 days circumnavigating Mt Adams, the second highest peak in Washington. We started at Killen Creek, and traveled counterclockwise. Our first 2 1/2 days were on trail, including the PCT, and then we spent 2 days off trail, climbing to Sunrise camp to avoid crossing the Big Muddy River, finally meeting up with the trail on the NE side of Adams. It was a spectacular mix of backpacking and somewhat technical travel, highlighted by amazing vistas, wildflowers and friends!