Day 121: Welcome to Washington

August 29, 2015 Bridge of the Gods – Cascade Locks (2155.1) to Tentsite after Greenleaf Creek (2160.9) 5.8 PCT miles today, 1 non-PCT mile today 2207.9 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 1,141 ft, – 753 ft Yesterday we were so tired by the time we reached Cascade Locks that seeing Bridge of the Gods…

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Day 120: Saving the Best for Last

August 28, 2015 Tentsite after Lolo Pass (2124.8) to Bridge of the Gods – Cascade Locks (2155.1) 13.9 PCT miles today, 15.5 Alternate miles today (Eagle Creek Alternate), 1 non-PCT mile today 2201.1 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: Unknown Today flew by for a number of reasons. First of all, most of the day was…

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Day 119: Lost on Hood

August 27, 2015 Seasonal Stream before Timberline Trail Junction (2104.8) to Tentsite after Lolo Pass (2124.8) 20.0 PCT miles today 2170.7 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 4,412 ft, – 4,976 ft Today felt more challenging than it should have. We slept in just a bit this morning since we knew that we only had…

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