Day 109: Living the Dream

August 17, 2015 (21st Re-Ration – Bend) Irish Lake (1936.7) to Elk Lake Resort – Bend (1958.4) 21.7 PCT miles today, 1 non-PCT mile today 2001.7 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 1,850 ft, – 2,145 ft This morning we walked past a southbound hiker (probably a section hiker based on his pack size) and…

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Day 108: Mind Over Matter

August 16, 2015 Large Pond after Mount Yoran trail junction (1907.9) to Irish Lake (1936.7) 28.8 PCT miles today 1979.0 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 3,355 ft, – 3,853 ft I’ve got to be honest, Pickles and I are kind of impressing ourselves. We just looked back over our mileage since leaving Ashland, and…

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