Category Archives: PCT 2014

Day 108: town miles Awoke to the sound of rain today. Awesome.  We lucked out again! Glad to be in the hotel. Too bad it was only 6:30 am. Oh well we can’t seem to sleep in any more so … Continue reading →

Day 107: (24.3 miles) mile 1481.4 – 1505.7 We started strong today knowing there would be a long climb but also a chance to make it to town. The  trail was thick and over grown with spots of poison oak … Continue reading →

Day 109: (17.2 miles) mole 1505.4 – 1522.6 Up early as usual and out the door. The plan was to get a large coffee at the coffee house and hitch a ride to the trail head. Being early morning the … Continue reading →

Day 106: (20 miles) mile 1461.4 – 1481.4 Today we are trying for big miles so as to set ourselves up for a morning climb tomorrow rather than a late afternoon one in searing heat. The heat is once again … Continue reading →

Day 105: ( 20 miles) mile 1441.44 – 1461.44 We awake to a cool morning.  It appears that we chose our campsite location well, for if we had gone another 100 feet we would already be baking in the heat … Continue reading →

Day 104: (17.8 miles) mile 1423.6 – 1441.44 Alarm goes off and I assess how I’m feeling.  I’m not particularly hungry but I choke down an apple pie and a chocolate protein drink.  Seeing as both stayed put and I … Continue reading →

Day 103: I awoke to drool factor 10 and had a cup of tea, then more Ginger ale.  I figured Paul would make it into Burney Falls State Park near around 9 or 10.  I went looking for him around … Continue reading →

Today started extra early but not for the reasons it had previous mornings. As I’ve posted for the past week or so my stomach has been acting strange. Around 3 am I awoke with some severe stomach cramps and feeling … Continue reading →

Day 101: (21 miles) mile 1261.86 – 1282 After a pleasant night on the shore of Twin Lake we pack up and hike on to Old Station with cold drinks in mind. Lately my stomachs been a little rumbly and … Continue reading →

Day 100: (22 miles) mile 1239.86 – 1261.86 Not much to report today.  The trail was pretty easy for the most part.  The weather is definitely heating up. The battery on the phone is pretty low and we hope we … Continue reading →