PCT Day 34: Rejoining the PCT (7/27)
Today’s miles: 20 PCT Miles Hiked: 534/2660 The nice thing about cowboy camping is packing up camp is ridiculously quick. Roll up your sleeping bag, put on your shoes, and…
PCT Day 35: Timberline Lodge (7/28)
Today’s miles: 22 PCT Miles Hiked: 555/2660 When I wake up this morning, the sun is glowing red. So far I have, knock on wood, avoided fires and hiking in…
PCT Days 32-33: Bridge of the Gods (7/25-7/26)
Miles hiked over 7/25-7/26: 10 PCT Miles Hiked: 506/2660 When I wake up, Max-Heap has four words for me. “Bacon and eggs, b****.” Well said my friend, well said. We…
PCT Day 31: Blackberries and Raspberries (7/24)
Today’s miles: 26 PCT Miles Hiked: 502/2660 Max-Heap and I only have 30 more miles left in Washington, and then it’s onto Oregon. Washington isn’t letting us off easy, as…
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…