Category Archives: PCT 2014

Day 22: (19 miles) mile 287.4 – 307.4 / 6430 ft – 3545 ft We got up at 5am to “beat” the heat for our trek to the Deep Creek Hot Springs.  Luckily we did because it was hot, downhill … Continue reading →

Day 21: (18.7 miles) mile 268.7 – 287.4 / 6878 ft  – 6430 ft Happy Easter!  Today was pretty easy miles…mostly flat and a gorgeous day to hike. We had a slight breeze, maybe 2 mph and temps no warmer … Continue reading →

Day 19: (19.1 miles) mile 233 -252.1/5061ft – 8700ft – 8553 ft The alarm went off at 5 am because we knew we had a lot of vicious uphill miles to go, and started walking around 6:15 .  We had … Continue reading →

Day 20: (0 trail miles) We are “Cowgirl” camping today. The difference between Cowboy and Cowgirl camping is where you get to put your boots.  Cowboy camping your boots are at eye level next to your bed and Cowgirl camping … Continue reading →

Day 18: (14 miles) mile 219 – 233 / 2606 ft – 5061 ft Once we walked out of the preserve the heat was already starting to rise.  It was 7am and 70 degrees…so much for an early start. The … Continue reading →

Day 17: (9.6 miles) mile 210.8 – 219.2 / 1608ft – 2302 ft Monday evening the decision was made…the back is ready to go back to the trail.  Prior to loading up our resupply we conducted a minor shakedown of … Continue reading →

Day 11: Paul (Paradise Cafe – Idllywild to mile 187 = 12 miles) Dee (300 ft) So Paul is off making great miles. As I have the phone and he has the Delorme InReach we have been able to maintain … Continue reading →

Day 13 – 15: (0 miles) Both Paul and I are home. I didn’t have to sleep on the recliner anymore as I finally had help getting out of bed. All the things I had dropped are now off the … Continue reading →

Day 12: Paul (24 miles) mile 187 – 210 / Dee: (300 ft + 206 miles) Paul awoke to 33 degrees once again, but the day quickly heated up to a nearly unbearable 96 degrees. Paul, Ally and Thayer hiked … Continue reading →

Day 8: Zero at home Day 9: (16.3 miles) mile 111 – 127.3 / 3030ft – 5090ft So back at it.  Our son dropped us off early Monday near mile 111.  Even though there was a sign sorta pointing in … Continue reading →