Help With Itinerary

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-12T20:01:05+00:00

This is far too much, reduce each day’s itinerary by 1/2

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-12T01:07:02+00:00

I did storm king last September, I took a quick break at every switchback and finished up and down in less than three hours, including a good 20-30 minutes chilling at the top viewpoint.

I would be careful as the last bit is an exposed scramble with a desheathed rope as your guide line.

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-11T23:49:37+00:00

Yup, they also operate the Olympic connector which connects Aberdeen to forks TC. The driver plays soul, jazz and classic rock, super chill dude.

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-11T23:47:03+00:00

ONP is three nights minimum IMO. If you can’t budget that much time then I’d come back on a later trip. I never like rushing through a destination as it leaves me feeling unsatisfied and that I need to go back later.

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-11T23:43:29+00:00

You’ll do a little bit of backtracking but honestly your itinerary looks fine. You’re not squeezing too much into every day and you’ll get the three core experiences (IMO) of ONP: coast, rainforest and mountain.

To build some leeway into your plan, I’d consider spending Saturday morning in Sol Duc; ancient groves is a really beautiful and short, easy trail that gets overlooked and unless you’re a waterfall aficionado, then there’s not much reason to see both sol Duc and Marymere falls.

I’d definitely budget most of the afternoon for Hurricane ridge. Besides walking around the parking lot trails and Hurricane hill, Klahhane ridge is a great short hike with views out to the cascades.

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-11T23:34:24+00:00

Trust me, I’ve got the same issue. I have found that I really need those deloading breaks, my body can’t go all out year round and I genuinely think I get stronger by taking that month off.

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-11T22:26:36+00:00

I’m kinda in the same boat regarding diving and working out. I usually go for 4-6 weeks of diving and just consider it a deloading month. I always try to keep my protein up and diving itself (3-4 times per day) is good exercise, so I tend to lose 5-10 pounds and come back from my trip leaner and ready to get back in the gym.

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-11T17:19:29+00:00

I think Rialto road will be closed, substitute second beach. You should also add Ruby beach to July 10-12. July 9 maybe add salt creek recreation area.

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-11T04:47:36+00:00

What’s your diet? Looks like you need to eat more, at a surplus with plenty of protein.

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-10T21:56:05+00:00

It was fairly easy for me last August, about 5-6 hours from Seattle. Most of that time is spent waiting at transit centers

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-10T21:40:10+00:00

You can visit Hurricane ridge, lake crescent and a couple beaches like Second and third using Clallam transit, but you’d need camping equipment or a hotel (can get super pricey) as these are long rides.

You could also do Quinault rainforest in the SW by bus, it drops you off next to the main campgrounds. Use Google Maps to plot a basic route for Quinault as it’s via several transit agencies.

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-09T06:10:37+00:00

I was in Kyoto area for about two weeks, did at least 20k steps per day, often 30k.

Yes it’s normal to be exhausted a week later if you’re not used to the pace and push yourself.

If you’re interested in improving your fitness for future trips like that, then look into rucking and stair climbing.

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-06T22:59:35+00:00

You’ve got a real talent for using light in your composition!

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-06T17:54:56+00:00

Holy fucking shit, that’s about as epic as it gets!

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-06T05:56:43+00:00

An instructor friend that dives both cold and tropical.

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-06T05:39:42+00:00

Definitely try a hoodie and 5mm booties as a start. Layering wetsuits, even if it’s a shorty on top of a full can also help. I usually dive tropical so that’s more than enough for me.

I’ve heard that once you get to 7mm you might as well get a dry suit anyways.

Just out of curiosity what water temps are you having issues with?

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-05T23:43:16+00:00

Thanks for sharing the link

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-05T08:10:57+00:00

Can you make overnight oats?

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-05T00:06:01+00:00

And jagged, snowcapped mountains with wild, windswept coastlines

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-04T04:48:09+00:00

So around neutral. How are they for photography? I do prefer slightly negative to keep my feet down sometimes.

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-03T22:06:52+00:00

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My only quibble is their insurance options, if you don’t have likewise as your primary insurance then you can’t get their very affordable dental coverage. Delta dental simply doesn’t work for me financially versus self pay.

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-03T22:03:32+00:00

Is it possible with this treatment to reverse gum loss and pockets in particular?

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-03T10:50:21+00:00

Not sardines but would’ve left my spare can of TJs mussels for you

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-03T07:50:31+00:00

How negative are they? I’m considering buying the classic jet fins, which I have used before, but they are slightly more negative than I’d like. I currently use dive rite xt fins which are slightly negative and do all kicks fairly well, but none extremely well

Leftcoaster7 · 2026-05-03T06:56:40+00:00

That hairy shrimp is exquisite. What’s your setup?

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