The Peter Grubb Hut sits along side the PCT about 3 miles north of Hwy 80.
The hut is a two story cabin that is almost covered in snow this season. There is an impressive dig out to the first floor entrance, and the second floor access door was slightly lower than the top of the snow pack.
The amount of snow we have received this year is astounding. The trail map sign is completely buried and PCT blazes normally 8 feet in the tree are below foot level.
(The trail map sign is actually down in this hole)
Todays hike was 7.3 miles on hard packed snow with minimal postholeing. I hiked the full trip with micro spikes. We took a side trip up to Andeside Peak which gave incredible 360 degree views.
Our elevation gain for this hike was about 1320 feet The morning temperature when we started was 17 degrees F. With clear skies. I was comfortable in my single layer, hiking pants and lightweight sun hoodie with a thin pair of gloves. I wore my ultra trail runners with waterproof socks, and inner lightweight wool sock.
With each one of these hikes, I am becoming more comfortable and increasingly excited about the start of my trip. It’s coming quick, and I couldn’t be happier. I fly out to San Diego in 24 days as of this writing and I’ll step foot on the trail in 26.
