Day 82: The Good News First

July 21, 2015 Tentsite near Warner Valley Campground (1354.5) to Subway Cave (1381.7) 27.2 PCT miles today 1416.1 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 1,885 ft, – 3,218 ft Magic was in the air on the PCT today. Pickles and I hiked another 26 miles and were treated to trail magic all along the way.…

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Day 81: Masters of Monotony

July 20, 2015 Tentsite near Warner Valley Campground (1354.5) to Subway Cave (1381.7) 27.2 PCT miles today 1416.1 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 1,885 ft, – 3,218 ft It’s a little crazy that Pickles and I get up every single day and pretty much settle in for hours and hours of nothing but walking.…

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Day 80: When the Stars Align

July 19, 2015 Hwy 36 – Chester (1335.4) to Tentsite near Warner Valley Campground (1354.5) 19.1 PCT miles today 1388.9 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 3,252 ft, – 2,483 ft Usually on a thru-hike, if it isn’t one thing, it’s another. Mosquitos, stormy weather, heat, poor trail conditions, an injury – there is always…

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