Day 31: Victory Lap

May 31, 2015 (6th Re-Ration – Santa Clarita) Sawmill Campground (498.5) to Hwy 138-Santa Clarita (517.6) 19.1 PCT miles today 530.6 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 2,809 ft, – 4,758 ft We made it! After 12 days and over 200 difficult miles, we were beyond relieved to climb into Mama Bear’s car when she…

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Day 30: An Unusual Day

May 30, 2015 Casa de Luna (478.6) to Sawmill Campground (498.5) 4.7 PCT miles today, 12.5 Alternate (Powerhouse fire closure) miles today 511.5 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: Unknown Today was completely unlike all our other days on trail so far. There are a few places on the PCT where the trail is officially closed,…

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