A couple days ago I returned from my second overnight backpacking trip of the season. My girlfriend and I (the 12s we are) are avid backpackers, but getting out twice this early in the season is, for us, unprecedented. We marked our calendar for backpacking back in early spring so we could ensure there were no scheduling conflicts. We are so lucky to be living here in this state where we basically have the Swedish Alps right in our back yards.
Alpine Lakes Wilderness
In light of this, my first recommendation is to check out the Alpine Lakes Wilderness region between Snoqualmie Pass and Steven’s Pass.