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July 3, 2023 mile 1698 to 1720. 22 miles. The horses smelt the barn (and the burgers and the beers)

Caleb (Jediah Smith) impressed everyone and was on the trail hiking before 5:00 am. WOW! I was off at 5:05 which is not to bad. The weather and conditions were perfect. We had 1 day of food left, which weighed almost nothing, and water was available everywhere these 22 miles. Conditions ideal for good miles.Continue reading “July 3, 2023 mile 1698 to 1720. 22 miles. The horses smelt the barn (and the burgers and the beers)”

July 3, onnm 2023 mile 1698 to 1720. 22 wmiles. The horses smelt the barn (and the burgers and the beers)

Caleb (Jediah Smith) impressed everyone and was on the trail hiking before 5:00 am. WOW! I was off at 5:05 which is not to bad. The weather and conditions were perfect. We had 1 day of food left, which weighed almost nothing, and water was available everywhere these 22 miles. Conditions ideal for good miles.Continue reading “July 3, onnm 2023 mile 1698 to 1720. 22 wmiles. The horses smelt the barn (and the burgers and the beers)”

July 2, 2023 miles 1680 to 1698 17 miles

Chief was in the mood for some miles, so we started about 5:15 am and hit the road. Still sleeping great and feeling good. Today we get some uphills, get to the “Donomore” cabin, climb uphill again and hit the snow drifts. This will be the 3rd tough day in a row. We hike anContinue reading “July 2, 2023 miles 1680 to 1698 17 miles”

July 1, 2023 mile 1667 to mile 1680. 289 tree blowdowns.

Nice camp spot I think this is Lily pad lake. Did not see any lily pads, but it was Purdy! Action shot Made it thru the blowdowns. Very difficult and draining. It often looked like a bomb went off. Getting a little dirty Still feeling remarkably good! Sleeping great and no blisters or chafing!

July 1,2023 Saied 1657 to

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6/30/23 Saied Valley mile 1657 to 1667

This is the bring your big boy hiking pants to the trail. At late June, at elevation 1500, you get to hike 4500 elevation gain, mostly exposed, and have to deal with overgrowth so bad that everyone loses the trail. This is the 2nd steepest prolonged assent on the trail. I was able to walkContinue reading “6/30/23 Saied Valley mile 1657 to 1667”

6/29/23 shelter at 1764 to fish lake at 1774

Supposed to be a sunrise pic Didn’t work Still trying to get my moneys worth out of this shirt. Not working. Just not that cold this trip. Very cool water pump at the shelter My boys! Nice When you think you home free with 10 easy miles, the trail gives you 5 miles of lavaContinue reading “6/29/23 shelter at 1764 to fish lake at 1774”

6/28/23 Hyatt camp mile 1743 to dry camp mile 1763

We all felt great so we started rarely early ( after 6) and took off The trail is sweet. No rock climbs. No sideways hills. Just enjoy. Mignt be going that way. Another aqua duct. Caleb said it was to green to drink from. I went for it. Still alive. It’s a sign. So manyContinue reading “6/28/23 Hyatt camp mile 1743 to dry camp mile 1763”

6/29/23 Tuesday mile 1729 to Lil Hyatt campground mile 1743.

Nice relaxed start to the day. A deer walked up to our campsite at breakfast. Did not want oatmeal either. Lol. Just so pretty. This is truly a great section of the PCT for new hikers to consider. Oregon so far has done great at trail repair. Almost perfect. But not hilly yet either .Continue reading “6/29/23 Tuesday mile 1729 to Lil Hyatt campground mile 1743.”