Sep 3, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
PCT Day 134 – Friday August 25 Zero Day in Bend I had a wonderful zero day in Bend today, staying with my dear friends Jill (Bright) and Robert (Story). I got to sleep in a real bed, take a real shower, work on my blog, and enjoy time with friends – both...
Sep 2, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
Long day today. I was on a mission to get to Elk Lake junction so I could travel into Bend. I ended up hiking my highest number of miles in one day so far if you include the non-PCT trail miles that I hiked to the Elk Lake Trailhead. I had initially planned to hike to...
Sep 1, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
I was surprised to discover that it was 6:45 am when I awoke, groggy from sleep. Mists shrouded Lower Rosary Lake, giving it an ethereal effect. I packed up quickly and was on the trail by 7:30 am. I passed the man with the parrot (or whatever exotic bird it was), who...
Aug 31, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
I awoke this morning with the faint smell of smoke in the air and the sunrise obscured by smoke in the distance. I packed and eagerly hit the trail – it was only 9 miles until I reached the junction for Shelter Cove and I had town food on the brain. The path...
Aug 30, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
PCT Day 130 – Monday August 21 Mile 1876.1 to Mile 1895.3 PCT Miles Hiked Today: 19.2 Total PCT Miles Hiked: 1426.4 Feet Ascended Today: 3099 Feet Descended Today: 2102 Current Elevation: 6933 Steps: 54167 I awoke in the middle of night from a dream about having...