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!
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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. img_3278 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 ofContinue 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. img_3267 SoContinue 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. img_3246 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 eitherContinue reading “6/29/23 Tuesday mile 1729 to Lil Hyatt campground mile 1743.”
6/26/23 Callaghan’s lodge mile 1718 to 1729 piped spring
In a very well thought out plan to avoid the snow (the more south you went the worse the snow was), Mike (chief) decided to split the trip and start in Oregon then shuttle down to Nor cal. Did the 5 hour drive to Fish lake Oregon mostly on Sunday night and met the teamContinue reading “6/26/23 Callaghan’s lodge mile 1718 to 1729 piped spring”
Quick update. 6/29/23
Don’t have time to create my posts but we arrived safely after finishing Ashland to Fish lake 55 miles . Starting Saied to Ashland tomorrow! Happy trails!
Next adventure Monday 6/26/23 to July 3/23. Northern California to Southern Oregon.
Due to continuing snow issues, “Just Mike” and I have adjusted our plan. On Monday we will shuttle from Fish Lake in Southern Oregon down to Callaghan’s in Northern California to hike 60 miles back to Fish Lake. We then will resupply and reshuttle down to Saied Valley to hike 60 miles back to Callaghan’s.Continue reading “Next adventure Monday 6/26/23 to July 3/23. Northern California to Southern Oregon.”
Tom hikes the PCT 