Day 166- Suattle
PCT day 78-In my last resupply at Stevens pass I made a rare significant mistake. I neglected one of the most important things I carry:...
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Day 165-Fire Creek
PCT day 77-I have finally escaped the cold, uncomfortable embrace of the Washington clouds. It’s a far cry from the clear skies of...
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Day 164-Stevens pass
PCT day 76-21 miles to my resupply and I had planned my food perfectly. It looked like the rare occasion I would be in good spirits with...
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Day 163-A BearFriend
PCT day 75-Today was tough. Washington has been a grind. Between the weather, bad trail conditions, snow and extreme terrain it has been...
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Day 162-Alpine Lakes
PCT day 74- I apologize for the posts all over the place, I am at the point where service is very rare and I just get posts out when I...
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Day 161-SOBOs
PCT day 73-As I am in the middle of a journey lasting thousands of miles and spanning multiple months it is uniquely refreshing to people...
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Day 160-old stomping grounds
PCT day 72-Even after missing the store to resupply my evening did turn around. I was able to get free access to the pool and some local...
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Day 159-Goat Rocks
PCT day 71-I have spent over a year of my life living in my tent. I mention this to encourage those out there to pursue whatever makes...
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Day 158-Adams
PCT day 70-Mountains are majestic. Here is nothing like standing at the base of a rock, ice and snow mass that climbs into the sky. This...
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Day 157-Indian Heaven
PCT day 69-I am a strong believer that having purpose is a key to happiness. With purpose come determination, resilience and fulfillment....
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Day 156-Seesaw
PCT day 68-For the first time in quite a while it was a dry morning. This should have given me all the motivation I needed to jump out of...
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Day 155- Cascade Locks
PCT day 67-It ’twas another rainy day. The rain was coming down so hard I had no desire to get out of my tent and begin the day. In times...
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Day 154-rainy
PCT day 66-After camping just outside the Timberline lodge front door I crept in early in the morning to enjoy coffee, and get one last...
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Day 153-Timberline Lodge
PCT day 65-Nearly every mountain in the cascade range is the origin of a few rivers and streams. Naturally these flow from the snow that...
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Day 152-Cascades
PCT day 64-I am walking through the heart of the Cascade Mountain Range. Within couple miles of starting out there were sweeping views...
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Day 151-Mt Jefferson
PCT day 63-Eggs, bacon and all the other breakfast essentials were for breakfast and then we were off for the trailhead. Ben, a...
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Day 150-Lava
PCT day 62-With 25 miles to get to Santiam Pass where my mom and sister would be waiting I was motivated to get moving in the morning....
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Day 149-Obsidian
PCT day 61-As has become habit, I packed up as quickly and efficiently as possible to limit the exposure to the surrounding mosquitos....
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Day 148-Sisters
PCT day 60-A good day always begins with a good breakfast and courtesy of my Aunt’s friends I got a great breakfast of eggs, bacon and...
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Day 147- a change of pace
PCT day 60-I had it all figured out. I was going to hike 30 miles to Shelter cove and then meet up with my Aunt and her friends to enjoy...
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