Day 96: The Game of Telephone

August 4, 2015 Seiad Valley RV Park (1662.1) to Bear Dog Spring (1682.8) 20.7 PCT miles today 1723.1 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 7,160 ft, – 2,497 ft A funny thing happens out here on the PCT. Remember that game “telephone” that you used to play in elementary school? The one where you pass…

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Day 94: Setting the Mood

August 2, 2015 Cub Bear Spring (1614.0) to Tentsite before Buckhorn Spring (1638.8) 24.8 PCT miles today 1679.1 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 5,474 ft, – 5,040 ft Today was one of those days that brings out your inner artist. The air around us was filled with smoke and the sun was hidden behind…

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Day 89: Deliberate Rest

July 28, 2015 Castle Crags State Park (1509.1) 0 PCT miles today 1546.0 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 0 ft, – 0 ft I have spent the entire day laying in my tent, elevating my foot and simultaneously trying to relax and rest and somehow still be productive. The struggle has been real. Apparently,…

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