Day 103-A Bad Start, A Good Ending
Day 103 :1889.5-1906.2 Shelter cove The mosquitoes ate my tent bag! Ugh! They didn’t of course, but in my fury to get away from them last night I didn’t put…
Day 102-Lots of Miles, Lots of Views
Day 102: mile 1861.8-1889.5 The mosquitoes were on the attack this morning. They weren’t bad when I got to camp last night, so I assumed the same this morning, mistake!…
Day 101-I See the Snow, Where’s the Water Oregon?
Day 101: Rim Trail mile 11- PCT mile 1861.8 I knocked out the last little bit to get back to the PCT. It was mostly flat walking, so easy peasy.…
Day 99 & 100- HALFWAY BABY!
Day 99: mile 1808.9-1820.9 (Crater Lake) Day 100: Rim Trail mile 2.3-11 HALFWAY!! The walk into Crater Lake was pretty uneventful and a mile longer than expected. I accidentally stopped…
Day 98-The Oregon Sweat-fest, Plastic Attire Only
Day 98: mile 1792-1808.9 I had some interesting dreams starring all kinds of people; family, friends, people I’ve met on trail, even a Harry Potter character or two. 😂 I definitely…
Day 97-I Think I’d Rather Pee My Pants
Day 97: mile 1773.5-1792 I didn’t get a good nights sleep, my feet and hips were bothering me last night. I’m sure it was the super hard ground walking through…
Day 96-They’re Back & They’re Thirsty!
Day 96: mile 1750.4-1773.5 I used a flushing toilet, charged my phone, and took a shower this morning! Best campground yet. The water in the bathroom was even hot enough…
Day 95-Flushing Toilets On the Trail?!
Day 95: mile 1728.4-1750.4 Condensation covered the inside and outside of my tent this morning, so I blame that for not getting on the trail early like I’d planned. I…
Day 92, 93, & 94-Fourth of July Shenanigans In Ashland
Day 92:mile 1708.2-1717.7 (Ashland, 4th of July) Day 93 Zero Day 94: mile 1717.7-1728.4 Day 92-After my 10 mile hike into Callahan’s Lodge (just outside of Ashland, OR) I sat…
Day 91-New Day, NEW STATE!
Day 91: mile 1685.3-1708.2 I woke up so excited to finally cross the border I practically ran there! Along the way I came across a hiker going southbound and enthusiastically…