Monthly Archives: June 2014

Day 86:(21 miles) mile 1117 – 1138 Before we even exited our tent at least two thru-hikers passed and said “good morning”, and we were up and going early this morning.  More and more solo hikers are catching and passing … Continue reading →

Day 85: (20 miles) mile 1097 – 1117 Up with the mosquitoes, we began our trek which would take us past several lakes.  Aloha was the first, and just before Aloha we passed the 1100 mile mark…almost halfway! Most people … Continue reading →

Day 84: (20 miles) mile 1078 -1098 After a wonderful breakfast with Carl and Dori we were off for the trail. Dori, as I previously mentioned in the last post is an avid hiker and was meeting her weekly hiking … Continue reading →

Day: 83 (Zero #19) After a good night’s sleep and a wholesome breakfast, it was off to REI  to replace Paul’s air mat that went flat for no reason(his second one), a pair of gaiters for Paul, a food bag … Continue reading →

Day 82: (7 miles) mile 1071.67 – 1078.6 On our way to Carson Pass this morning. We are excited because the ranger visitor station has a PCT register and we can see who/where other hikers are on the trail. So … Continue reading →

Day 81: (19.17 miles) 1052.5 – 1071.67 Today was the strangest day ever…to include a meltdown of sorts for me.  After putting in 20 miles yesterday, I was hoping for no 530 am alarm. No such luck, but it did … Continue reading →

Day 80: (20 miles) mile 1032.5 – 1052.5 Nothing much to report with the exception that the trail was fairly easy on our feet, thus the 20 miles.  We were hoping to hook up with our friend Jim who has … Continue reading →

Day 79: (14 miles) mile 1018.5 – 1032.5 Up later than we planned, we pack and head to breakfast.  We talk and laugh until we realize we really must be getting back on the trail.  During this time I am … Continue reading →

Day 77: (8.7 miles) Well…the wind did NOT die down, but changed direction and began gusting stronger sometime while we slept.  Our water bottles that had been left outside were frozen.  This is summer?  We pull everything inside the tent … Continue reading →

Day 74-76 Camping in a campground was unique.  We haven’t done this in awhile.  Another people watching opportunity.  Some were PCT hikers but most were JMTers.  The JMT and regular backpackers were easy to spot.  Big packs and most had … Continue reading →