Jul 10, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
Monarch and I were not in a big hurry to break camp this morning as we had a short hike to the Burney Mountain Guest Ranch. Having picnic tables to sit at is a rare luxury, and we sat at the tables with other hikers as we ate breakfast. I still had WAY too much food...
Jul 9, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
I woke up feeling much better this morning. I was uncomfortable and sore from my sleeping pad but did manage to get more sleep once I removed most of the air from my sleeping pad. It made a world of difference to my mood and energy level. I heard a rumbling noise...
Jul 8, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
I slept even worse last night thanks to my sleeping pad. I tossed and turned all night long and woke up exhausted and grumpy. If I kept the pad fully inflated, I would roll right off of it. I tried to prop up one side of the pad with clothing stuffed under it with no...
Jul 7, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
I slept poorly again last night thanks to my lopsided sleeping pad. I was not a happy camper when I woke up this morning. I need a new sleeping pad stat. I still did not have any phone service and so I wasn’t sure if Exped customer service had replied to my...
Jul 6, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
*Reader’s Note*. In an effort to keep my blog family friendly and to maintain the illusion, for my mother’s sake, that nothing but flowery prose ever escapes these lips, I am going to start using the word “corndog” in the place of swear words....
