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Up and down all day long. I spoke several times with Hans, a 73 year old from the Netherlands. I could barely keep up with him. I could not keep

Hmm… I’m beginning to feel like this is the middle trilogy. I’ve got nothing Miles today: 18.7 Total hiked: 206.9 PCT location: 2353.9.

I can’t believe that was only 18.5 miles. I didn’t stop hiking until 8. So many climbs. I was exhausted. I went by the highway entrance of Mt. Ranier. There

The realization of the need to “make miles” hit, today. The goal is 18.5 a day in order to finish on time. That includes town days – of which, there

The past few days have been difficult. The hiking has been slow, lots of climbs and descents. No problems with the hip, but my knee has felt the pressure of

Town Day. Oh, yeah. Papa gettin’ some french fries. Laundry, shower, even a motel. Low miles ..Miles today: 5. Total hiked: 81.9. PCT location: 2229.8.

I ran out of the tent last night to go #1, got 5 mosquito bites, and brought two back into the tent that drank from me until they couldn’t drink

Day 4 was a nearly 11 mile water haul and a long shot of a climb. Passed some beautiful views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams, though. Day 5 started

I’m distributing food during the day a little better. More proteins in the morning and sugary snacks in the afternoon. My energy was better today even if progress wasn’t. Made

Beginning to think training for these endeavours is a good idea. I had to take lots of breaks as many people passed me. The amount of traffic on this part