Day 123: The Return of Mama Bear

August 31, 2015 (23rd Re-Ration – Trout Lake) Trout River (2184.3) to Crest Horse Camp – Trout Lake (2205.8) 21.5 PCT miles today 2242.8 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 4,822 ft, – 3,077 ft Today is one of those days that ended drastically different than it began. We woke up this morning to a…

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Day 122: A Whole New World

August 30, 2015 Tentsite after Greenleaf Creek (2160.9) to Trout River (2184.3) 23.4 PCT miles today 2221.3 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 6,779 ft, – 5,815 ft Washington has quite possibly been the biggest surprise so far on the PCT. This state is a legitimate rain forest! We have seen more shades of the…

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