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We hiked out of camp this morning through a burn area and soon crossed over the border into Lassen Volcanic National Park. My first official...

I was feeling last night's alcohol consumption when I woke up this morning. I was a bit woozy and my stomach wasn't very happy with me. But that...

I broke camp around 7:00 am and hiked north along Hat Creek Rim. It was hot and exposed but the views were fabulous. I gratefully topped off my...

On day 80 of my PCT thru-hike, I awoke in the middle of the night to pee and must have accidentally let a bunch of mosquitoes into my tent. I...

I spent today primarily relaxing at the Burney Mountain Guest Ranch, doing resupply chores and waiting out the heat of the day to hike out. It was...

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...

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...

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...

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...

*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...