I thought I had already seen all the obstacles such as blowdowns, river crossings and snowfields, but add this new one – washouts. It’s where the entire trail is washed away and all you have is a gully that you have to cross. One I encountered was over six feet across and just as deep. I had to climb up several yards until it was narrower and less deep. Then very carefully descend back to the trail. All of which was on the steep side of a mountain.