2002 Finding Friends at Camp
I try to sleep in after hiking so many evening miles, but town excitement means I am wide awake by … Continue reading 2002 Finding Friends at Camp
Tag: Backpacking
2030 Beauty and the Burn
My morning starts with Russell creek, the only notoriously dangerous water crossing in Oregon. It’s not especially wide or deep, … Continue reading 2030 Beauty and the Burn
2052 Meeting the Storm Angel
The morning is damp and gloomy, no sign of sun. Six days now of wet feet in Oregon and only … Continue reading 2052 Meeting the Storm Angel
2080 Blueberry Miles of My Dreams. And a Thunderstorm.
I spot the first ripe huckleberries just after leaving camp, and then blueberries too. Sweet spheres of temptation dotting the … Continue reading 2080 Blueberry Miles of My Dreams. And a Thunderstorm.
2094 A New Direction
I’ve been a lot of things on the PCT, thru hiker and lasher, slack-packer, hikertrash, and even a trail angel. … Continue reading 2094 A New Direction
1810 Crater Lake of Tears
The morning is freezing, but thankfully clear. All my hiking clothes are soaked, except one pair of socks, so I … Continue reading 1810 Crater Lake of Tears
1788 Humbled by Winter in July
[Editor’s Note: NSFM (not safe for moms)] This is how people die, I think to myself. I’m standing in the … Continue reading 1788 Humbled by Winter in July
1761 Weaving through A Horizontal Forest
Over the past few days poison oak has given way to holly and Oregon grape, brilliant chartreuse wolf lichen has … Continue reading 1761 Weaving through A Horizontal Forest
1740 On a Grey Day, the Trail Provides
By early morning I can no longer pretend that the pitter-patter on my tarp is the sound of pine needles … Continue reading 1740 On a Grey Day, the Trail Provides
1700 Rest and Reunions at Callahans
Aside from the Oregon border (woot!!!) Section R has been a bit underwhelming. Sure, there have been some pretty flowers … Continue reading 1700 Rest and Reunions at Callahans
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