Monthly Archives: May 2014

Day 33: (10 miles) mile 444.3 – 454.3 / 2275 ft – 2669 ft Short quick day…no terrain photos as phone has been in a coma for two days now.  We have been relying on Halfmile’s printed maps for direction.  … Continue reading →

Day: 32 (14.1 miles) mile 430.6 – 444.3 / 5878 ft- 2275 ft We left from Messenger Flats and were back on the PCT.  The trail was not devoid of poodle dog bush, and in places barely avoidable.  I think … Continue reading →

Day 31: (23 miles) mile 407.6 – 430.6 /  ft – 5878 ft We awoke to sandy mouths (at least I did) and sand in our sleeping bags.  We were all watered up and “suited” up for battle with poodle … Continue reading →

Day 30: (22 miles…8 unnecessary) mile 393 – 407.6 Hard way all day was the mantra, but it was not without some good unexpected surprises.  As we were packing up, who should approach but “Imaginary Friend” who had left the … Continue reading →

Day 29: (17miles) mile 376 – 393 / 7768 – 9300 – 6553 ft So we awoke to super gusty icy cold winds.  It was so cold that eating or making coffee was not even an option.  It was time … Continue reading →

Day 28: (24 miles…with a trail angel hitch) mile 352 – 376 / 5401 ft – 7768 Today was fairly easy miles. We had  some lingering snow drifts to walk through, but they were manageable. We finally encountered actual poodle … Continue reading →

Day 27: (Nero, 10 miles) mile 342 – 352 /  ft – 5401 ft After attending our daughter’s event at her college, we headed back to the trail, of course not without going out to an early dinner with our … Continue reading →