PCT Day 30: Descending (7/23)
Today’s miles: 29 PCT Miles Hiked: 476/2660 In the morning, I run into a hiker named Twig. He tells me that Oregon is awesome and I have trail to look…
PCT Day 29: Improv Trail Magic! (7/22)
Today’s miles: 24 PCT Miles hiked: 447/2660 I wake up to the strange sensation of my body resting on a mattress. It takes a moment to sink in- I spent…
PCT Day 28: Trout Lake (7/21)
Today’s Miles: 20 PCT Miles Hiked: 423/2660 I thought about it last night and decided I’m definitely going into Trout Lake today. My campsite is 20 miles from the road…
PCT Day 27: Goats Rock Wilderness (7/20)
Today’s Miles: 27 PCT Miles Hiked: 403/2660 I awaken to the wind beating up against my sleeping bag. I slept pretty well last night cowboy camping, keeping reasonably warm despite…
PCT Day 26: Knife’s Edge (7/19)
Today’s miles: 19 PCT Miles Hiked: 376/2660 It’s a funny feeling to wake up in the morning and know you won’t be hiking right when your tent is packed. My…
PCT Day 25: White Pass (7/18)
Today’s Miles: 7 PCT Miles Hiked: 358/2660 The four-legged enemy has apparently spent the night planning an all-out assault in the morning. They are waiting in hordes on the outside…
PCT Day 24: Mt. Rainier National Park (7/17)
Today’s Miles: 24 PCT Miles Hiked: 350/2660 I wake up to the slam of wind crashing against my tent. It’s grey outside indicating that dawn breaking. Between the wind, dampness,…
PCT Day 23: A Foggy Day (7/16)
Today’s Miles: 21 PCT Miles Hikes: 327/2660 Max-Heap opens the cabin door this morning to a big herd of elk grazing in the morning meadow. There are elks of all…
PCT Day 22: To the Cabin! (7/15)
Today’s miles: 26 PCT Miles Hiked: 306/2660 I hear the splattering of water as I awake. I remember waking up in the middle of the night and not seeing stars.…
PCT Day 21: Hello Central Washington (7/14)
Today’s miles: 18 Total trip miles: 312/2690 According to my National Geographic paper maps, I have finished Northern Washington and am heading into Central Washington. It was a very satisfying…