After our long break (I hadn't taken two rest days together yet), it was very difficult to adjust back to trail life. The trail didn't take it easy on us the first day. We had our full resupply, plus four liters of water to carry up a big hill. It was already hot and sunny …
Continue reading PCT Update 8: Ice, Ice, Baby- The Desert’s Cruel Farewell
We've been hitting some big milestones on the trail! We crossed the 500 mile marker, obviously while singing The Proclaimers. Later that day, we walked up and down and around these hills, all while in view of the highway that we were eventually to end our day. They have a saying that on the PCT, …
We're getting close to the last of the desert! What a weird and cool section this has been. After the frog closure day, we pushed to make our longest day yet, about 24 miles. What else could motivate hikers to such efforts, but cold soda? I rewarded myself with root beer and Mountain Dew that …
When I woke up, the day after the last post left off, I woke up to ice coating the inside of my tent. The desert has not been as I expected. In the first week or two, it was necessary to take a long break in the heat of the day. Now, it's very difficult …
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