Date: September 1st, 2023 Miles Hiked: 23 I woke up in my cozy car camping set up at Harts Pass this morning. Trail Diva and Midnight slept in their car as well and Galileo cowboy camped as per usual. He came to camp with us for old times sake as we all shared a coupleContinue reading "PCT Day 134: Back for the Victory Lap"
Kettle Crest Trail
Date: August 29th and 30th 2023 Miles Hiked: 60 This fall I had planned a ten day trip to Washington state to go finish the last thirty miles of the PCT with my hiking partners. I had a couple of extra days to kill while waiting to meet up with them so I searched forContinue reading "Kettle Crest Trail"
PCT Day 133: The Last Day
September 2nd, 2023 Miles Hiked: 27 Total PCT Mileage: 2,575 This morning I woke up to the cold air in my tent. My friends didn't show up last night as planned. I did let them know where I camped but it was an awkward spot hidden a little bit off the trail since there wereContinue reading "PCT Day 133: The Last Day"
PCT Day 132: Rainy Pass
Miles Hiked: 23 PCT Mileage: 2547.9 The anxiety I had last night about all the wildfires was significantly better this morning. I packed up my tent at 6:00 a.m. and made oatmeal for breakfast at the lodge while I waited for the school bus back to trail at 7:45 a.m.. The bus was packed fullContinue reading "PCT Day 132: Rainy Pass"
PCT Day 131: The Last Zero- Stehekin
Miles Hiked: ZERO PCT Miles: 2524.9 This morning I went down to the lodge on the shore of Lake Chelan to wait for everything to open up at 10:00 a.m. I needed to pick up my package and purchase Wi-Fi. There was a whole herd of hikers waiting to do the same thing. Since onlyContinue reading "PCT Day 131: The Last Zero- Stehekin"
PCT Day 130: High Bridge
Miles Hiked: 22.8 Total Mileage: 2524.9 Today I left camp at 6:00 a.m. after making two packs of Carnation breakfast with coffee. I hiked alone for the first 10 miles of the day. I only passed a few older couples. The trail passed by quite a few prominent mountain peaks. I had to wonder whatContinue reading "PCT Day 130: High Bridge"
PCT Day 129: Siuattle River
Miles Hiked: 27.8 Total Mileage: 2502.1 The first thing I did when I woke up this morning was make coffee. I usually don't drink coffee because caffeine makes me feel nuts. I plan on drinking it everyday for the rest of the trail to give me the energy I haven't been able to find forContinue reading "PCT Day 129: Siuattle River"
PCT Day 128: Glacier Peak Wilderness
Miles Hiked: 27.9 PCT Mileage: 2474.3 This morning I was freezing. The moment I popped my head out of my sleeping bag. I accidentally dumped a whole pot of water in my tent. When I went to start my stove. I wiped up the mess with my socks. I cooked a mix of oatmeal, carnationContinue reading "PCT Day 128: Glacier Peak Wilderness"
PCT Day 127: Blueberry Fields Forever
Miles Hiked: 25.3 PCT Mileage: 2446.4 I got amazing sleep last night despite it being cold and a little rainy. I didn't wake up until 6:00 a.m. I plan on sleeping in for the rest of the trail and I am so excited for it! When I went to light my stove for breakfast thisContinue reading "PCT Day 127: Blueberry Fields Forever"
PCT Day 126: Back to Washington
Miles Hiked: 4 PCT Mileage: 2421.1 Today I successfully slept in until 7:00 a.m. I was happy to be in a clean, comfortable bed last night. We took our time getting ready for the day. I organized my pack and wrote a few blog posts. I am over a week behind right now and itContinue reading "PCT Day 126: Back to Washington"
PCT Day 125: Lions Head
Miles Hiked: 31.3 PCT Mileage: 2417.1 I woke up and started hiking North from Rockpile Lake at 6am today. I was planning on taking lots of breaks but surprisingly I felt really good. I made it 17 miles before stopping. The views were gorgeous today until the burned section. This section of trail goes throughContinue reading "PCT Day 125: Lions Head"
PCT Day 124: Santiam Pass
Miles Hiked: 32.5 PCT Mileage: 2385.8 Today I left camp earlier than Trail Diva so I didn't have to keep up with anyone. I road walked from the campsite back to the trail where it crossed McKenzie Pass. I did this to avoid an extra mile of walking in the terrible lava fields, visit aContinue reading "PCT Day 124: Santiam Pass"
PCT Day 123: Obsidian Fields
Miles Hiked: 30.5 PCT Mileage: 2353.3 This morning I left Elk Lake around 6am with Trail Diva. Midnight left about an hour earlier so she can get to the road early and hitch in to Bend to hang out with her boyfriend Zach before he flies home. The day started in some dense woods beforeContinue reading "PCT Day 123: Obsidian Fields"
PCT Day 122: Elk Lake
Miles Hiked: 23.4 PCT Mileage: 2322.8 This morning I left camp around 6am. It was nice to leave late for once. I was sleepy the first part of the day and it went by slow. Despite having a fully weighted pack, it didn't feel too bad today. I hiked mostly alone until Midnight caught upContinue reading "PCT Day 122: Elk Lake"
PCT Day 121: Irish Lake
Miles Hiked: 22.7 PCT Mileage: 2299.4 Today began with a five hour car ride South to Shelter Cove. Midnight, Zach, and I, left the trail days at camping island at 6:15 am to be picked up by Kurt and Trail Diva. I surprisingly had a lot of energy today despite having a late night. ItContinue reading "PCT Day 121: Irish Lake"
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