Day 88: Pickles – The Man, The Myth, The Legend

July 27, 2015 (17th Re-Ration – Castle Crags) West Trough Creek (1487.1) to Castle Crags State Park (1509.1) 22.0 PCT miles today, 2.5 non-PCT miles 1546 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 6,456 ft, – 6,719 ft Today was one of my favorite days of the year…the day I get to celebrate the birth of…

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Day 87: Paradise, Poison Oak, and Pus

July 26, 2015 Gold Creek (1463.2) to West Trough Creek (1487.1) 23.9 PCT miles today 1521.5 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 5,133 ft, – 7,457 ft It appears we have hiked ourselves into the rainforest. I am currently laying in the tent (feet elevated of course) while Pickles makes us some after-dinner chamomile tea…

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