Day 8: OMG Biting Black Flies
I left the comforts of town behind and continued the trek. I stopped for huckleberries in the shadow of Mt. Adams after a summer rain. I sat on a rock
Continue readingI left the comforts of town behind and continued the trek. I stopped for huckleberries in the shadow of Mt. Adams after a summer rain. I sat on a rock
Continue readingTown 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.
Continue readingI 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
Continue readingDay 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
Continue readingI’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
Continue readingBeginning 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
Continue readingMrs. 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
Continue readingCOVID 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 readingMy 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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