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PCT Day 130

Posted on September 3, 2019August 28, 2019 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 130 →

PCT Day 127

Posted on August 31, 2019August 28, 2019 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 127 →

PCT Day 55

Posted on June 18, 2019June 13, 2019 by Up to the Hills

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

Posted on May 16, 2019May 13, 2019 by Up to the Hills

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

Posted on May 9, 2019May 7, 2019 by Up to the Hills

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

Posted on May 7, 2019May 5, 2019 by Up to the Hills

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

Posted on April 26, 2019April 22, 2019 by Up to the Hills

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 →