Mt Carrie, Cat Peak, Cat Lake,  Olympic National Park,  Sep 21, 2009 - Sep 25, 2009     page 16 / 80

We puttered around camp and exchanged stories. As evening approached, an odd scent arose. It smelled like smoke. Looking at the horizon, especially to the west, I confirmed that it was smoke. I wondered where it was coming from. I was disappointed too, for the smoke made me congested.

Dan and Dave set up their tent, and I laid out my bivy bag for the evening.