Day 101: Breaking the Cycle

August 9, 2015 Ashland (1726.5) to Little Hyatt Reservoir Outlet (1748.8) 22.3 PCT miles today 1789.1 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 3,965 ft, – 3,524 ft Today was much harder than it should have been. The trail was nice and smooth, the weather moderate, and the elevation gain and loss was almost imperceptible. However,…

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Day 100: A Whole Lotta Nada

August 8, 2015 Ashland (1726.5) 0 miles today 1766.8 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 0 ft, – 0 ft Normally on Day 100 of this hike I would write all about what it feels like to have hiked and camped for 100 days straight, but seeing as how I spent almost all day laying…

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Day 99: Busy Bodies

August 7, 2015 Ashland (1726.5) 0 miles today 1766.8 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 0 ft, – 0 ft This morning was the highlight of today’s zero. We took our time packing up and getting ready, but once the lodge opened back up, we were seated inside sipping delicious coffee and socializing with our…

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Day 98: Real Life Oregon Trail

August 6, 2015 (19th Re-Ration – Ashland) Tentsite after Wrangle Gap (1707.8) to Callahan’s Resort – Ashland (1726.5) 18.7 PCT miles today 1766.8 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 2,322 ft, – 4,809 ft This is the stuff backpackers’ dreams are made of. The trail in Oregon has already started living up to its reputation…

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Day 97: Moving On Up

August 5, 2015 Bear Dog Spring (1682.8) to Tentsite after Wrangle Gap (1707.8) 25.0 PCT miles today 1748.1 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 4,513 ft, – 4,050 ft Last night, when I said that crossing the border into Oregon would be bittersweet, I was wrong. It was nothing but exciting and satisfying. California remained…

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