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PCT Days 164 & 165 Sunday, September 24 Iva Bell Springs - Cascade Valley Trail Mile 7.8 to Red's Meadow - PCT Mile 906.7 PCT Miles Hiked Today:...

I awoke to a thin layer new snow on the ground. Snow had fallen overnight in small white pellets the size of BB's. The ground was frozen and...

When I awoke it was 33 degrees in the bunkroom. I guessed that it was colder outside but body heat must have kept the room warm. There was only one...

I slept fitfully last night and awoke to the sound of rain on my tent. I tossed and turned and could hear the rain falling each time I awoke. It got...

I woke up today feeling more rested and was glad I stopped earlier last night. My goal today was to hike as close as possible to the junction...

I woke up feeling tired and worn down this morning. Today's itinerary primarily consisted of a downhill hike towards Muir Trail Ranch. I didn't send...

It was so nice to awake without frost on my tent this morning. Sleeping at a lower elevation has its advantages. I really wanted to make it over...

I awoke shortly after 5:00 am and my tent was covered in frost again. I packed up my tent by the light of my headlamp and bid goodbye to Mark and...

I was cold when I awoke this morning. I checked the temperature and it was 31 degrees outside. Wow. No wonder I felt cold. I'm glad I put my water...

I awoke at 5:00 am despite staying up past 11 last night working on my blog. I guess my body is getting used to waking up early. It gets dark at...