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We'll folks I made it to the Dinsmores, a couple who support hikers in Washington. Yesterday my group hiked out of the Glacier Peak Wilderness on a closed and unmaintained trail climbing over many downed logs and washed out trail to get to civilization after wandering around in white out conditions for 5 hours lost. Used the GPS to find our way, but had to bushwhack and climb down 60-80% grade avalanche slopes on our way out. A bit more than I had expected. This was supposed to be hiking not mountaineering but it is still fun. Going to take the day off tomorrow and recover before heading out again. Thanks dad for following my SPOT messenger and alerting authorities. The Sheriff showed up just before dark and saved us a 20 mile road walk into town. I loved it when he pulled up and on his loud speaker he said "are you Brett?"!