Sep 16, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
Last night I dreamt that I tried to summit Mt. Whitney several times, only to be mysteriously transported to the bottom of the mountain before I reached the top. One minute I was climbing the mountain and the next I was at the bottom, wondering how I got there....
Sep 15, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
PCT Days 146, 147 & 148 Wednesday, September 6 – Friday, September 8 My two days at home were a blur of activity as I prepared to travel to the Sierras. Ok, to be totally honest, the first day I was so worn out that I just layed around all day on the couch....
Sep 13, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
I awoke to the smell of smoke. The sky was gray and it was impossible to see very far into the smoky haze. I had one bar of reception and was alarmed to discover that the Eagle Creek fire spread rapidly overnight due to windy conditions. The fire has apparently spread...
Sep 12, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
I hiked fewer miles than planned today. Washington’s terrain has a more difficult elevation profile than Oregon’s, which will take a bit of getting used to. Also, I had just taken a couple of days off. It always takes me a few days to find my mojo on trail...
Sep 11, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
I awoke shortly after 6:00 am to a phone call from the front desk. A Level 3 Evacuation Order was issued and we had to leave the hotel immediately. We had anticipated the evacuation and so our bags were already packed. The hotel staff handed us baggies with scones and...
