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PCT Day 139

Posted on September 11, 2019September 8, 2019 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 139 →

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PCT Day 137

Posted on September 9, 2019September 3, 2019 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 137 →

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PCT Day 129

Posted on September 2, 2019August 28, 2019 by Up to the Hills

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 →

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PCT Day 125

Posted on August 29, 2019August 28, 2019 by Up to the Hills

Obsidian Boundry to 2000 mile marker - 26 miles (42km) - 2000 miles total It rained for most of the night. Actually it probably cleared at some point to light mist in the clouds, but because I was camped among the trees, they dropped on my tent all night making it seem heavier than it … Continue reading PCT Day 125 →

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PCT Day 122

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

Maidu Lake to Rockpile Junction - 28 miles (45km) - 1893 miles total Without meaning to I slept in today. It is getting harder to get up in the morning as we go further north and summer draws to a close the sun rises later, meaning my tent remains inviting longer in the morning. I … Continue reading PCT Day 122 →

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PCT Day 117

Posted on August 19, 2019August 15, 2019 by Up to the Hills

Pilot Rock to abandoned Rd - 28 miles (45km) - 1753 miles total It was a nice sunrise over Mt Shasta this morning and Pilot Rock. There is not much to report from today. The trail was mostly in the trees, which was nice it meant the temperature was slightly cooler than it would have … Continue reading PCT Day 117 →

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PCT Day 106

Posted on August 9, 2019August 6, 2019 by Up to the Hills

Castella to Picayune Spring - 25 miles (40km) - 1526 miles total The morning was lovely. I got to sleep in and wake up naturally. Of course my natural wake up was 6.30am, but that is a lot better than waking up at 5am. I didn't start hiking until 10am. The plan was 9. D … Continue reading PCT Day 106 →

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Had a blast catching up with hiker trash friends in Texas and Kentucky. I discovered Kentucky is the Adelaide of the States, underrated but full of gems. Horse racing, bourbon, the second amendment, Phil Collins, festive fall, the colonel, American football ๐Ÿˆ (which Iโ€™m totally in to) and crazy southern foods that are surprisingly good. โ€˜Murica ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ you and your people have been amazing over the last 6 months, but alas, it is now time to the land of Oz and take on the next adventure that is life.
Oh Canada, you have been a delight. The Canadian Rockies are beautiful. I think the Great Divide Trail may now be on my list of things to do. Caught up with TA friends, who gave me a true Canadian experience and got me as close as Iโ€™ll ever come to living out my childhood dream of being a Mighty Duck! ๐Ÿ’ ๐Ÿ˜‚ The flames are now my team, so they better win this year ๐Ÿ”ฅ #Canada
Canada has turned me into a day hiker. I park the car, take a short stroll (1-5km) to something pretty (the park rangers classify these as longer walks! ๐Ÿ˜‚). I leap and bound along like an excited baby deer without a 30 pound pack on my back, then I hop back into my warm car. Iโ€™ve also been very excited about the snow. Iโ€™ve never been in falling snow before, it is like a magical winter wonderland ๐ŸŽ„ #canada #dayhiker
Post PCT Canadian Road trip is Amazing. So many animals. I think Iโ€™ve see more wildlife on a roadtrip, then hiking in the wilderness for 5 months ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ. Elk, bear, more moose, squirrel, crow and some big horn sheep but they moved to fast for me to get a photo. Canada you are the perfect way to end the PCT. #canada
๐Ÿ’ฅ And weโ€™re back to PCT Day 156. It was an absolute joy not only to finish with these nerds but to hike a large portion of the trail with them. Iโ€™m also thankful for all the other people I met along the way and hiked with for a day or weeks at at time. Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ really turned it on for us. Sunshine, 2 moose on trail and then I tried the local delicacy- poutine. I have to say โ€˜Iโ€™m a fanโ€™ #pct2019 #pct #hiking #thruhike
PCT Days 152-155. 2647 miles total. This was the final countdown. The first two photos are part of my series called โ€˜I knew there were mountains in Washington, the dang clouds just needed to lift!โ€™ The next are when the clouds actually lifted! Washington is beautiful! #pct #pct2019 #thruhike

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