White Pass to Two Lakes Trail - 20 miles (32km) - 2315 miles total It was so lovely to sleep in today. Although sleep in was only until 6.30am, but I did then get to laze around in my tent until the store opened at 8am. At 8am we went to the store put on … Continue reading PCT Day 138
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PCT Day 136
Riley Creek to waluput Creek - 30 miles (48 km) - 2269 miles total It was cold overnight and there was a lot of condensation making for a wet tent to pack up. My aim for the day was to make it to the reported trail magic in 14 miles before they left at 12pm. … Continue reading PCT Day 136
PCT Day 135
Trout Lake Creek to Riley Creek - 15 miles (24km) - 2239 miles total We woke up early to do 5 miles to the trailhead at the road to catch the first shuttle into town. The 5 miles came easy and before I knew it I was at the road. As we sat waiting we … Continue reading PCT Day 135
PCT Day 134
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 134
PCT Days 131-132
Day 131 - Cascade Locks It was a day off. My first since Ashland. However, like all days off it is spent doing chores and I had a long list. I got the blog updated. Called people at home. Waxed my legs. Went to Hood River to Walmart to resupply. Sorted out the food for … Continue reading PCT Days 131-132
PCT Day 129
Timberline Lodge to 2121 campsite - 24 miles (38km) - 2121 miles total Breakfast at the lodge started at 7.30am which meant I got a bit of a sleep in! The breakfast was good, but my eyes were bigger than my belly and I ate too much. Surprisingly, I think my stomach has shrunk despite … Continue reading PCT Day 129
PCT Day 128
Warm Springs River to Timberline Lodge - 32 miles (51km) - 2097 miles total There was a climb first thing in the morning, but then a lovely gradual descent for 7 miles along beautiful dirt trail with hardly any rocks. Bliss. I did however have the crap scared out of me, when some horses came … Continue reading PCT Day 128