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PCT Day 140

Posted on September 11, 2019May 2, 2020 by Up to the Hills

Two Lakes Trail to Chinook Pass - 9 miles (15km) - 2324 miles total It was a lovely short day with views of Mt Rainier in the morning and then down to Chinook Pass. Once we were a miles or so out from the pass there were day hikers galore. We were met at Chinook … Continue reading PCT Day 140 →

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PCT Day 138

Posted on September 9, 2019May 2, 2020 by Up to the Hills

Walupt Creek to White Pass - 26 miles (42km) - 2295 miles total Today was a tough but amazing day. It had a lot of climbs in it, but the effort was worth it for the views. The trail went through Goat Rocks Wilderness today, which is known for its spectacular views and ridge walking. … Continue reading PCT Day 138 →

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PCT Day 135

Posted on September 6, 2019May 2, 2020 by Up to the Hills

Mile 2195 campsite to Trout Lake Creek - 29 miles (46km) - 2224 miles total During the night there was a really weird sound. I thought it sounded slightly mechanical like a cross between an alarm and a whistle. Bonus, who I was camped with thought it sounded more human like. Neither of us knew … Continue reading PCT Day 135 →

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PCT Day 131

Posted on September 3, 2019May 2, 2020 by Up to the Hills

Mile 2121 camp to Cascade Locks - 26 miles (42 km) - 2147 miles total It was incredibly windy last night, but I was surprised how well my tent held up in the wind. It was so windy that I didn't hear my alarm going off. So I woke up at 5.40am, when I'd planned … Continue reading PCT Day 131 →

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PCT Day 128

Posted on August 31, 2019May 2, 2020 by Up to the Hills

Whitewater Creek to Warm Springs River - 32 miles (51km) - 1065 miles total First thing in the morning there was a 12% climb. What's going on Oregon? I got use to your 4-6% gradient climbs. However, it wasn't too bad and at the top there was a lovely view looking back to Mt Jefferson … Continue reading PCT Day 128 →

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PCT Day 113

Posted on August 16, 2019August 11, 2019 by Up to the Hills

Abandoned structure to Cabin Remains - 29 miles (46km) - 1690 miles total Today was a great day, mostly because of trail reunion. Sleeping in the old building with no roof wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. It was super windy when I arrived despite having 4 walls and the door shut. … Continue reading PCT Day 113 →

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PCT Day 110

Posted on August 13, 2019August 11, 2019 by Up to the Hills

Etna to Shelley Meadows - 11 miles (17km) - 1610 miles total Reunion day. We slept in and lazed about until it was time to go get breakfast. We went to Bob's Ranch house which was classic American dining. One of these days I'm going to sit at the counter like they do in the … Continue reading PCT Day 110 →

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PCT Day 100

Posted on August 3, 2019August 1, 2019 by Up to the Hills

Lassen Park Boundry to Old Station - 8 miles (12km) - 1373 miles total We needed to do the 8 miles down to Old Station by 9.30am to meet Ka who was taking us into Redding to stay at her parents house for the night. I crushed those miles and got to the general store … Continue reading PCT Day 100 →

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PCT Day 94

Posted on July 28, 2019July 27, 2019 by Up to the Hills

Whiskey Spring to 2 miles after Bear Creek - 22 miles (35km) - 1254 miles total Today was a nice day. It had a reasonable amount of down in it. Was in the forest most of the day and had a couple of rivers to cool off in. River joyAs we were getting ready B … Continue reading PCT Day 94 →

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PCT Day 91

Posted on July 25, 2019July 22, 2019 by Up to the Hills

Meadow Lake Rd to Hwy 49 (Sierra City) - 23 miles (37km) - 1195 miles total Today was lovely. It was a 98% snow free day, just a couple of patches in the morning, then mostly dirt trail for the rest of the day, which allowed for cruising. It was also mostly downhill all day, … Continue reading PCT Day 91 →

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