1677 Oregon Border Magic for America Day
Leaving camp with 12.5 miles to the Oregon border, I feel strong for the first time back on trail. The … Continue reading 1677 Oregon Border Magic for America Day
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1656 Climbing Toward Rumors of Oregon
BRRRRING!!! Goes the alarm at some terribly dark, silent hour. Even the mosquitoes are sleeping. I pack up by feel, … Continue reading 1656 Climbing Toward Rumors of Oregon
1647 Peaceful Valley
A gentle morning roadwalk into Seiad Valley, which we learn comes from the local Native American word for peaceful. It … Continue reading 1647 Peaceful Valley
1591 Etna Mode
We are all up and on the trail by 6:30 am, on the hiker train headed for Etna. There’s a … Continue reading 1591 Etna Mode
1566 To Russia, With Love
It’s official: the trail has gone totally rogue and jumped continents. We’ve walked so far west that we are in … Continue reading 1566 To Russia, With Love
1543 The Trinity Alps, With Gusto
I’m writing this from my perch on a craggy point high up in the Trinity Alps. Layer upon layer of … Continue reading 1543 The Trinity Alps, With Gusto
Day 85: A Grand Pause
July 31, 2015 Miles: 9 Grand Total: 1417 For the last time this trip I stuff my dusty gear into … Continue reading Day 85: A Grand Pause
Day 84: Cache 22
July 30, 2015 Miles: 25 Total: 1408.5 There’s only one cache. Cache 22. Carry enough water, and the weight slows … Continue reading Day 84: Cache 22
Day 83: A Desert in the Sky
Miles: 18.5 Total: 1386 Water: 4L (and a bit) from tap at Subway Cave Just after sunrise, our happy party … Continue reading Day 83: A Desert in the Sky
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