Day 154- Sierra Here I Come!
Off Trail Days (5) Day 154: mile 652.1-656.9 (back to Walker Pass) The border went more smoothly than we expected. We picked up a few other hikers for our journey back…
Day 153- The Northern Terminus & Canada!
Day 153: mile 2649.4-2653.1 (+ bonus miles, boo!) CANADA! My morning didn’t start out much better than the day ended last night. The campsite was full of poop-landmines. There was…
Day 152- I Pictured This Going Differently
Day 152: mile 2626.7-2649.4 My spot was almost perfect. It offered quiet solitude, but no morning sun, so unfortunately the condensation didn’t dry and I had to pack up wet…
Day 151- Today, Tomorrow, Canada!
Day 151: 2607.1-2626.7 My day started in the trees and bushes, and with a little extra company I didn’t ask for. I was off doing my morning business and left…
Day 149- Next Stop, Canada!
Day 149: 2572.4-2583.6 (Six Mile Camp) The night wasn’t quite as restful as I’d hoped, even with the beer and wine as a sleeping aid. Around midnight it started raining…
Day 147- Welp, There Goes My Energy
Day 147: mile 2535.7-2557.5 Woke up in a mood today, a great mood! I was ready to take on the day and kill some miles! The first 5 miles of…
Day 146- Hot, Sticky, & A Lot of Spider Webs
Day 146: mile 2516.2-2535.7 As I watched the sunrise, I got a better view of where I’d camped. It was beautiful, I was surrounded by green in every direction. I…
Days 130-132-Guess I’m Coming Back For Goat Rocks
Day 130: mile 2274-2295.4 (White Pass) Day 131: Zero White Pass Day 132: mile 2295.4-2311.4 I considered waiting out the storm so I didn’t miss the remaining miles into White…
Day 129-In the Land of Short Days and Delays
Day 129: mile 2261.2-2274 Wow, what a night! That storm definitely beats the last crazy one in Northern California. So. Much. Rain. The tent site I set up in had…
Day 128-Another Early Day
Day 128: mile 2242.8-2261.2 My alarm went off and I jumped into action. I may take my sweet time, starting an hour later than planned when it’s just me, but…