Trans-Catalina 3: Beach Day
January 12, 2016 Two Harbors to Parson’s Landing Miles: 6.5 (more like 8) We linger over breakfast at the lodge … Continue reading Trans-Catalina 3: Beach Day
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Trans-Catalina 2: Sky to Sea to Sea
January 11, 2016 Blackjack to Two-Harbors Miles: 12.5 I wake dry and toasty warm to sun shining on the tent. … Continue reading Trans-Catalina 2: Sky to Sea to Sea
Trans-Catalina 1: Bison in the Mist
January 10, 2016 Avalon to Blackjack Miles: 14 + 2 to the trail. Probably closer to 17. But I told … Continue reading Trans-Catalina 1: Bison in the Mist
2031 Bridge of the Gods
I sleep in, having bought myself some extra time by making miles last night. And because the alternate is actually … Continue reading 2031 Bridge of the Gods
2098 Thirty + One
Spoiler: I did it! My alarm goes off early, too early. It’s August now, and I have forgotten how much … Continue reading 2098 Thirty + One
1923 Shelter Cover for Now
When I wake just before dawn, the mosquito chorus is already there, whining at my door. I pack quickly and … Continue reading 1923 Shelter Cover for Now
1951 Doing the Mosquito Dash
Everything is dominated by the mosquitoes today. Everything. They determine my pace, limit my breaks and keep me from swimming … Continue reading 1951 Doing the Mosquito Dash
1993 The Lonely Path to Sisters is Paved in Gold
They call it a town vortex for a reason: it’s so easy to get caught up in the swirl of … Continue reading 1993 The Lonely Path to Sisters is Paved in Gold
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
Let’s Hike! Red Peak Pass Loop
Red Peak Pass Loop is a 50 mile hike into some of the least visited reaches and over the highest … Continue reading Let’s Hike! Red Peak Pass Loop
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