Day 125: The Soggiest State

September 2, 2015 Deer Lake (2216.7) to Waterfall on Forest Road 23 on Cougar Crest Fire Alternate (approx. 2243.6) 20.4 PCT miles today, 6.5 Alternate miles (Cougar Crest Fire Closure) 2280.6 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: Unknown It is unbelievable how much it has rained since we entered Washington. The rain that began last night…

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Day 124: A Morning Nero

September 1, 2015 Crest Horse Camp – Trout Lake (2205.8) to Deer Lake (2216.7) 10.9 PCT miles today 2253.7 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 2,149 ft, – 828 ft It only took us 2,200 miles and 4 months to finally figure out how to make the most of a nero. In the past, we’ve…

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