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
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
PCT Day 55
Mile 739 to Cottonwood pass - 11 miles (17km) - 750 miles total. We got an early start in the morning to try and beat the slushy snow. Leaving at 5.30am. It was two miles of down hill, then all up hill. The snow started about a mile or so into the up hill and … Continue reading PCT Day 55
PCT Day 23
Cajon Pass to Mile 358 - 17 miles (27km) - 358 miles total From Cajon Pass to Wrightwood there is 2000m of ascent. I originally thought that I might be able to make it to Wrightwood in one day, but when I saw the elevation gain. I knew I would be pushing it, so instead … Continue reading PCT Day 23
PCT Day 16
Mission Creek to Arrastre Trail Camp - 24 miles (38km) 288 miles total This morning started out like the end of yesterday. Trying to find a washed away trail. However, it was only for a few miles and wasn't as bad as the end of yesterday. It also helps to be doing tough sections when … Continue reading PCT Day 16
PCT Day 14
Fuller Ridge Trail Head to Mesa Wind Farm - 23 miles (37km) - 213 miles total I had good intentions of starting early this morning, but it was cold overnight and when my alarm went off at 5am and it was still dark. I rolled over and ignored it. A little while later I finally … Continue reading PCT Day 14
PCT Day 4
Mt Laguna to Sunrise Trailhead - 18 miles (28 km) 59 miles total It was wonderful to wake up in a warm bed this morning and after hearing from others that camping had been windy, I knew I had made a wise decision to stay in Mt Laguna. We were out and hiking by just … Continue reading PCT Day 4
Te Araroa – Day 132
Riverton to Invercargill - 33km (2962km total) The TA likes to bookend the journey for hikers, so that you finish as you start the trail. A muddy forest, a Long Beach walk and then a long road walk. Today was the Long Beach walk. It was ok, but I'll take forest and surprisingly, walking up … Continue reading Te Araroa – Day 132
Te Araroa -Day 129-130
Day 129 - Merrivale There was a severe weather warning for the South Island of NZ particularly down south. The fiordland got most of it with the Southland where I currently am on. The TA getting less. However, when I woke up to the sound of rain and knowing up tp 40mm was predicted over … Continue reading Te Araroa -Day 129-130
Te Araroa – Day 127
Telford Campsite to Birchwood - 28km (2833km total) I woke up this morning to an awesome pink sky. I would have got up and taken a photo but the sandflies were already starting to swarm outside my tent. In a matter of minutes from first light to a few minutes later, my tent went from … Continue reading Te Araroa – Day 127
