Day 1
Mrs. Descalza dropped me off about noon just north of the Bridge of the Gods, on the Washington side, where the trail picks up again. Today was HARD. Even accounting
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Back on Trail: Washington 2022
COVID broke up the pace and the spring’s snowfall is making for a late start, but PCT is hiking is starting this week.The plan is to begin at Bridge of
Continue readingDay 1: Starting SoBo Again
My brother braved crazy traffic and dropped me at Snoqualmie Pass. The late start meant I only made three miles, but I found a nice camp spot near Lodge Lake.
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Summer 2019 Part II: Updates for Washington Sobo
Changes to Gear Advil & naproxen Headnet Thermarest NeoAir Xlite Sleeping Pad instead of Nemo Buttoned shirt Shoes: 1st Pair: Hoka Hoka Challenger ATA 4 (590g). Shorts (2; 120 g
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Days 14-17: Back to Dunsmuir once more
The last few days on the trail brought some interesting days. On Day 14, I crossed paths with Peacemaker. On his second day out, he was struggling with a heavy
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Days 10-13
On day 13, I camped about 55 miles north of Dunsmuir, not far from a meadow and near a creek. I built my first campfire on the PCT ever –
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Days 8-10: Into Etna
I arrived into Etna on Day 10. It’s a small town. I arrived to the highway and quickly got a ride from a gold miner (!) the 10 miles down
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Days 4-7: Into the State of Jefferson
I arrived at the small town of Seiad Valley. The Wildwood Tavern, a former stop along the PCT, had just been reopened. They serve great lunch and dinner with fresh
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