Day 33-A Visit From My Big Bro!
Day 33: Zero Most hikers were packing up and leaving this morning, but not me. I relaxed in my tent and ate pizza for breakfast. Once the office opened I…
Day 32-At Least There Was Pizza & Beer
Day 32: mile 430.4-444.5 I woke up ready to get to the KOA early with plenty of time to relax all afternoon by the pool and hot tub, and enjoy…
Day 31-Always End You Day With A Climb!
Day 31: mile 406.7-430.4 SOS left while I was still laying in my tent with no intention of getting moving any time soon. We planned on making to the same…
Day 30-A Day of Milestones, 30 Days & 400 Miles!
Day 30: mile 386.1-406.7 It was quite the climb to start the day. I got to the top and began to notice what I knew was the last bit of…
Day 29-Meet My New Friend, Highway 2
Day 29: mile 369.3-374 on trail, mile 374-386.1 on Highway 2 I woke up to fresh hot coffee and the smell of cookies. I’m convinced this house always smells delightful!…
Day 26-Feels Like A Good Day To Climb A Mountain
Day 26: mile 343.6-364.4 I ended up getting a good nights sleep despite the trains going by, and my leg was feeling a lot better, yes! It was going to…
Day 25-It’s Easter?
Day 25: mile 328.1-343.6 I woke looking forward to my slower than usual start. I sat in my tent enjoying the warmth of the sunshine while I looked over the…
Day 24-The Hot Springs Stole My Underwear!
Day 24: mile 307.8-328.1 Ahhh waking up to the sounds of the river ...and the couple next to you fighting about something ridiculous. The downside to camping at such an…
Day 23-Got the Deep Creek Hot Springs On My Mind
Day 23: mile 285.9-307.8 Up and at ‘em! On the trail by 7 am to make it 22 miles to the hot springs early enough to enjoy a few hours…
Day 22-And She’s Back!
Day 22: mile 266.1-285.9 After a quick shower, vacuum, sheet change, and wipe down in the kitchen and bathroom I was headed back to the trail. Nothing like a little…