Day 115: Pit Stop Pleasures

By Rochelle Comeaux | August 31, 2015 |

August 23, 2015 Tentsite past Breitenbush Campground (2049.7) to Tentsite before Wilson Road (2077.4) 27.7 PCT miles today 2123.3 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 2,889 ft, – 4,328 ft I honestly don’t even remember most of today’s hike. I’m pretty sure it was almost all the exact same from beginning to end…lots of pine…

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Day 114: Delayed Gratification

By Rochelle Comeaux | August 30, 2015 |

August 22, 2015 Rockpile Lake (2022.2) to Tentsite past Breitenbush Campground (2049.7) 27.5 PCT miles today 2095.6 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 5,501 ft, – 6,124 ft If there is one thing backpackers are very good at, it is delayed gratification. I have a feeling that people who like quick rewards and immediate solutions…

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