So sorry everyone for not posting in so long. Erin and I got off trail in early August. We came back to Olympia early to make the most of summer in Washington, California was getting to hot, and the fire risk was just one of many factors that contributed to us returning home.
Meanwhile, we are in Olympia, we have gotten a house, and I have been on the search for a job. Erin is working on school stuff, and we are loving the cool(er) summer days. The shade is so lovely.
We plan to return to the trail and section hike the remaining half of the PCT. Taking our time to finish rather then ruch through the northern half of the trail. Big thanks to everyone who supported us. You lifted our spirits, and made our trip so special, we will never forget the kindness we received hiking on the PCT.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Almost Halfway--Trail Magic in Sierra City
Fairy BlogMother's sister Ann and husband Steve drove to Sierra City from their home in Dublin CA to meet Waterfall and Backup for all you can eat barbecue and resupply at the general store in town. Steve brushed off the four hour drive, saying that he'd spent less time driving than Kitt and Erin had spent walking... Fresh watermelon, cantaloupe and gluten-free brownies were left to share with hiker friends.
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Notes from the Sierra--from Erin(Backup) and Kitt(Waterfall) via snail mail--PART ONE
ERIN(Backup): The Sierra chewed us up and spit us out---from 12,000' passes to some of the steepest terrain we had ever hiked. We were challenged every day for the last month. However, it seemed like not a day went by without one of us saying "This is the most beautiful place I have ever been."
KITT(Waterfall): Mom--writing to you from South Lake Tahoe, reveling in air-conditioned comfort and a respite from 11 days of dirt and trail miles since our previous town break. And our last hotel stay was back in Tehachapi...over 500 miles between showers and clean bed sheets.
Kennedy Meadows to Kearsarge Pass
The approach to the mountains was slow and gradual. We had several days of climbing gently to 10,000', still in timber, before we were rewarded with our first views of mountains up close. On our third night out from KM we saw more stars than I thought existed; it felt like we could see the entire galaxy.
Once we made it above timberline we faced our first climb over Forrester Pass at 13,200'. The approach from the south was through several miles of tundra-like landscape with lots of granite. Some snow patches and trail switchbacks across a steep rockface and we were at the highest point on the entire PCT. The views north were incredible--mountains stretching into the distance, range after jagged range. We felt both intimidated and empowered knowing that we were going to spend the next few weeks hiking up and down to the end of the hills.
We spent several hours descending down snowfields and rock gardens, re-entering the forest and recently melted-out meadows with newly emerged wildflowers.
The next day, we hiked east off of the PCT over Kearsarge Pass and out the Onion Valley trail, eventually spending two relaxing zeros in town. Thank you VERY much to the Eckland family for helping us with our chores!
Kearsarge Pass to Red's Meadow
After recharging in Bishop. we headed back into the high Sierra. The gradual multi-day approach to a high pass was apparently a "one-time only" phenomenon, for we now faced having to climb one high pass each day. I found all of the passes in this section to be harder than Forrester, and for the first time on the trail, I felt like I was struggling. Our packs were heavy with food and bear cans, and we were hiking at over 10,000' elevation much of the time.
Despite the struggle, this section was (again) one of the most beautiful places we had ever seen. High mountain passes and alpine tundra alternated with clear, blue lakes and lush green meadows carpeted with purple shooting stars (wildflowers).
11 June-- Mile 789 to 803-- Charlotte Lake-Glen Pass-Camp-in-the-Woods
Glen Pass was a long climb, with an even steeper, exposed descent over mixed rock and snow. By lunchtime we were at Rae Lakes, and continued to hike through scattered lakelets and granite pinnacles. We tried to cover as many trail miles as we could to set up for the next pass; following a river much of the way. We camped several miles beyond a swaying suspension bridge that gave us a healthy jolt of adrenaline.
12 June-- Mile 803 to 814--Pinchot Pass
Shorter day today. Pinchot Pass was not as steep as Glen., but we did have a long descent over snowfields on the north side. We continued hiking throughout the day and camped about 3 miles below Mather Pass.
13 June--Mile 814 to 833--Mather Pass
Definitely the steepest, trickiest pass we have encountered. Made it to the top at 0830 on firm snow and took a careful hour or more to descend into friendlier terrain. We hiked farther today in order to line up for Muir Pass, some 20 trail miles beyond Mather.Camped at Big Pete's Meadow, about 7 miles from Muir Pass. Longest day in the mountains helped us to sleep well.
14 June--Mile 833 to 850--Muir Pass
Several "false passes" led to Muir and the Muir Hut. Breathtaking scenery; lakes and snowfields shining in the morning sun. We did not linger at the top--a picture or two and then we headed down to the lakes in the valley below to filter water. We headed into Evolution Basin after lunch, passing Evolution Lake, which was a beautiful setting. We camped along the river and will ford it in the morning.
15 June--Mile 850 to 871--Seldon Pass
This was the first pass that we crossed in the afternoon. Felt easier to us as our packs are lighter every day.
16 June--Mile 871 to 890--Silver Pass
Many rolling climbs and descents today. Feet, legs, hearts and lungs are more accustomed to mileage and altitude. Mentally motivated to find a sustainable pace that will carry us for a ten to twelve hour day of hiking. Looking forward to resupply at Mammoth Lake.
17 June--Mile 890 to 907--Red's Meadow/Mammoth Lakes...and a zero in town!
900 miles on the PCT!! Crowded shuttle bus to town--jammed full of smelly thru-hikers, vacationing families, day-hikers and annoyed pre-teens.We decided to stay at the campground, but had a wonderful time unpacking our glorious care packages from friends and family.
KITT(Waterfall): Mom--writing to you from South Lake Tahoe, reveling in air-conditioned comfort and a respite from 11 days of dirt and trail miles since our previous town break. And our last hotel stay was back in Tehachapi...over 500 miles between showers and clean bed sheets.
Kennedy Meadows to Kearsarge Pass
The approach to the mountains was slow and gradual. We had several days of climbing gently to 10,000', still in timber, before we were rewarded with our first views of mountains up close. On our third night out from KM we saw more stars than I thought existed; it felt like we could see the entire galaxy.
Once we made it above timberline we faced our first climb over Forrester Pass at 13,200'. The approach from the south was through several miles of tundra-like landscape with lots of granite. Some snow patches and trail switchbacks across a steep rockface and we were at the highest point on the entire PCT. The views north were incredible--mountains stretching into the distance, range after jagged range. We felt both intimidated and empowered knowing that we were going to spend the next few weeks hiking up and down to the end of the hills.
We spent several hours descending down snowfields and rock gardens, re-entering the forest and recently melted-out meadows with newly emerged wildflowers.
The next day, we hiked east off of the PCT over Kearsarge Pass and out the Onion Valley trail, eventually spending two relaxing zeros in town. Thank you VERY much to the Eckland family for helping us with our chores!
Kearsarge Pass to Red's Meadow
After recharging in Bishop. we headed back into the high Sierra. The gradual multi-day approach to a high pass was apparently a "one-time only" phenomenon, for we now faced having to climb one high pass each day. I found all of the passes in this section to be harder than Forrester, and for the first time on the trail, I felt like I was struggling. Our packs were heavy with food and bear cans, and we were hiking at over 10,000' elevation much of the time.
Despite the struggle, this section was (again) one of the most beautiful places we had ever seen. High mountain passes and alpine tundra alternated with clear, blue lakes and lush green meadows carpeted with purple shooting stars (wildflowers).
11 June-- Mile 789 to 803-- Charlotte Lake-Glen Pass-Camp-in-the-Woods
Glen Pass was a long climb, with an even steeper, exposed descent over mixed rock and snow. By lunchtime we were at Rae Lakes, and continued to hike through scattered lakelets and granite pinnacles. We tried to cover as many trail miles as we could to set up for the next pass; following a river much of the way. We camped several miles beyond a swaying suspension bridge that gave us a healthy jolt of adrenaline.
12 June-- Mile 803 to 814--Pinchot Pass
Shorter day today. Pinchot Pass was not as steep as Glen., but we did have a long descent over snowfields on the north side. We continued hiking throughout the day and camped about 3 miles below Mather Pass.
13 June--Mile 814 to 833--Mather Pass
Definitely the steepest, trickiest pass we have encountered. Made it to the top at 0830 on firm snow and took a careful hour or more to descend into friendlier terrain. We hiked farther today in order to line up for Muir Pass, some 20 trail miles beyond Mather.Camped at Big Pete's Meadow, about 7 miles from Muir Pass. Longest day in the mountains helped us to sleep well.
14 June--Mile 833 to 850--Muir Pass
Several "false passes" led to Muir and the Muir Hut. Breathtaking scenery; lakes and snowfields shining in the morning sun. We did not linger at the top--a picture or two and then we headed down to the lakes in the valley below to filter water. We headed into Evolution Basin after lunch, passing Evolution Lake, which was a beautiful setting. We camped along the river and will ford it in the morning.
15 June--Mile 850 to 871--Seldon Pass
This was the first pass that we crossed in the afternoon. Felt easier to us as our packs are lighter every day.
16 June--Mile 871 to 890--Silver Pass
Many rolling climbs and descents today. Feet, legs, hearts and lungs are more accustomed to mileage and altitude. Mentally motivated to find a sustainable pace that will carry us for a ten to twelve hour day of hiking. Looking forward to resupply at Mammoth Lake.
17 June--Mile 890 to 907--Red's Meadow/Mammoth Lakes...and a zero in town!
900 miles on the PCT!! Crowded shuttle bus to town--jammed full of smelly thru-hikers, vacationing families, day-hikers and annoyed pre-teens.We decided to stay at the campground, but had a wonderful time unpacking our glorious care packages from friends and family.
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Solistice in the Sierra
21 June---Got a phone call from Tuolomme Meadows this morning. Kitt and Erin were waiting for the Post Office to open and had some time.
Their departure from Mammoth Lakes was not at "first light" as they'd initially intended. The shuttle bus that was to take them back to the trailhead at Red's Meadow didn't leave town until 0900. This gave them the chance to stop by the PO once more, where they were able to retrieve a pair of knee stabilizer straps I'd sent the week before. They made it back on the PCT and banged out 14 miles.
Next day they crested Donahue Pass and spent a long and lovely day in the Ansel Adams Wilderness area---like roaming through pages of a calendar or one of those large coffee-table books published by the Sierra Club. They covered 24 miles and reached Tuolomme Meadows late in the day.
Plans are to break up the 7 day haul to South Lake Tahoe with a detour to Bridgeport in three days time, at which point they'll be able to mail the bear cans back and lighten their loads somewhat.
Some snail mail notes are en route which will hopefully allow for a retrospective post on the 200+ miles through the mountains.
Faithfully submitted by the Fairy BlogMother
Their departure from Mammoth Lakes was not at "first light" as they'd initially intended. The shuttle bus that was to take them back to the trailhead at Red's Meadow didn't leave town until 0900. This gave them the chance to stop by the PO once more, where they were able to retrieve a pair of knee stabilizer straps I'd sent the week before. They made it back on the PCT and banged out 14 miles.
Next day they crested Donahue Pass and spent a long and lovely day in the Ansel Adams Wilderness area---like roaming through pages of a calendar or one of those large coffee-table books published by the Sierra Club. They covered 24 miles and reached Tuolomme Meadows late in the day.
Plans are to break up the 7 day haul to South Lake Tahoe with a detour to Bridgeport in three days time, at which point they'll be able to mail the bear cans back and lighten their loads somewhat.
Some snail mail notes are en route which will hopefully allow for a retrospective post on the 200+ miles through the mountains.
Faithfully submitted by the Fairy BlogMother
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Mammoth Lake, CA.
Back in town once again! The last section of trail was a challenge, the passes were tall, the fords were cold, and the food was... repetitive. We did a better job in this section of choosing foods that were rich in calories and fat, but after many days we were still eating the same routine. We are excited to have a smaller section of trail ahead of us, we are less then 40 miles from our next resupply. this means we can carry better food! Thankfully we are rich in supplies thanks to many friends and family that sent care packages to Mammoth. Thank you so much to my Mom and Dad, Randy and Deb, My Aunt Ann, Natalie, and my family for the birthday cards. We are set on food for the next hundred miles or so and can be thankful to have such fine hearts wishing us the best from afar.
Monday, June 9, 2014
Bishop, CA.
Trail Update Mile 789.0 : Erin and I are in Bishop, staying at the Hostel California, a new place for adventurers to stay in town, offering great rates, good people, and a wonderful kitchen. We are taking an extra zero day to rest my knee, and will be returning to the trail tomorrow. Hope everyone at home is well, the weather is wonderful here and we are loving the Sierra Mountains, so much better then the desert.
The passes have been snowy above 10,000'. Going over Forester pass was a real treat, amazing views and mountains beyond mountains covering the horizon. We did not climb Mt. Whitney, due to a shortage of food, we thought it would be better to move on and climb the mountain some other day. In the next section we will be going over at least one pass each day, sometimes 2. And this means we have a 2-3,000' climb each day, and with our planned 18 mile days we are in for a real workout.
We are making the most of town when we still can. I'll put up pictures soon!
Pictures from Kennedy Meadows to Forester Pass
Hiking ahead of the thunder head
Forester pass is the notch ahead.
Looking north from Forester
Made it up when the snow was still firm, and descended in the sunny afternoon.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
May 27--Walker Pass CG, Mile 651
Cell towers are few and far between in these parts, but received a SPOT "All is Well" message tonight from what looks to be a Forest Service campground at Walker Pass where the Crest Trail crosses Highway 178.
It looks like they are maybe two days south of Kennedy Meadows. Range of Light--here they come!
It looks like they are maybe two days south of Kennedy Meadows. Range of Light--here they come!
Windmills north of Tehachapi
Airing out the feet....
These pictures were taken by Crusher from Colorado. Check out his photo-rich blog here.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Mile 558 Tehachapi, CA
Update: We are now at mile 558. Taking a break at a Best Western in Tehachapi, CA. We are heading into a section with trace water resources and will be covering stretches of over 30 miles between water. Crossing the Mojave desert we were cold, the wind was blowing and the temp was round 65 degrees. Much better then we expected. We camped on a ridge that experience strong winds from three directions. It was a loud night, the wind tossed sand into our tent, it was like we were sleeping in a sand box. Hiking through the find farms was strange. It was a presence unfamiliar to us, and we experienced discomfort from the constant motion of the turbines. There were windmills everywhere, and for almost 12 miles we hiked through a wind farm. There is another 8 mile stretch of windmills ahead of us before we return to the mountains. They are still installing some of the 5,000 turbines that are planned for power generation in the Tehachapi area. :(
Getting into town was a breeze thanks to an amazing trail angle named Kay. She picked us up, took us to the post office, Big 5, and Albertsons. She is planning to hike the PCT in 2015 and charges hikers questions for rides around town. I know she can finish the trail. She is dedicated, and has the spirit to have a happy hike. She is giving hikers rides throught the day and never tires of hearing about what gear they carry. I agree with a point she made when talking to us, "You can't see the look on someones face when reading a hikers blog. You don't see the way their eyes light up when they describe their tent or sleeping bag. That is what I like to see." i am paraphrasing, but you get the idea, hikers love to talk about what they are proud of, and she gets to learn first hand what works for hikers.
We are only 150 miles from the end of the desert. It is astonishing how close we are to the Sierra Mountains. The snow level in the mountains is still strong above 10,000 ft. Seasonal streams are not flowing yet, and the recommended start is June 9th. Many hikers are ahead of us, but we are planning to wait for the best time to cross the mountain passes.
Thank you so much to Grit and Buster, Natalie Franz and Collin Stackhouse) who sent us amazing treats and trail snacks. The flood of Peanut butter cups that Buster sent have left me feeling like a glutton, but I shared them with many other hikers, spreading around the satisfaction of a stomach full of chocolate.
Getting into town was a breeze thanks to an amazing trail angle named Kay. She picked us up, took us to the post office, Big 5, and Albertsons. She is planning to hike the PCT in 2015 and charges hikers questions for rides around town. I know she can finish the trail. She is dedicated, and has the spirit to have a happy hike. She is giving hikers rides throught the day and never tires of hearing about what gear they carry. I agree with a point she made when talking to us, "You can't see the look on someones face when reading a hikers blog. You don't see the way their eyes light up when they describe their tent or sleeping bag. That is what I like to see." i am paraphrasing, but you get the idea, hikers love to talk about what they are proud of, and she gets to learn first hand what works for hikers.
We are only 150 miles from the end of the desert. It is astonishing how close we are to the Sierra Mountains. The snow level in the mountains is still strong above 10,000 ft. Seasonal streams are not flowing yet, and the recommended start is June 9th. Many hikers are ahead of us, but we are planning to wait for the best time to cross the mountain passes.
Thank you so much to Grit and Buster, Natalie Franz and Collin Stackhouse) who sent us amazing treats and trail snacks. The flood of Peanut butter cups that Buster sent have left me feeling like a glutton, but I shared them with many other hikers, spreading around the satisfaction of a stomach full of chocolate.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Wrightwood to Agua Dulce: Snail Mail Notes from Horizon
May 9--Hiked a short 7 miles from Wrightwood to the Mt. Baden-Powell trailhead and camped in a picnic area. Glad to be back on the PCT again.
May 10--Mt. Baden-Powell to a trail camp at Mile 380ish... the climb went well.[Other thru-hikers have commented as to gusty winds on the summit.]The monument at the top was nice. Rest of the day was a long upsy-downsy-upsy-downsy trek.
May 11--Mile 380 to Sulphur Springs Camp at Mile 392...twisted my ankle today. Rested for a bit and found that I could still walk. I was scared at first--this could have really ruined our hike.
May 12--Sulphur Springs Camp to somewhere along the Poodle Dog Bypass. Covered 19 miles--terrible overgrowth but some beautiful views.
May 13--Road Camp to KOA--a 19 mile descent to shade, hot dogs and SHOWERS.
May 14--KOA to Saufley's Hiker Haven: 10 miles, a 28"diameter pizza, 2 zero days and lots of company.
May 10--Mt. Baden-Powell to a trail camp at Mile 380ish... the climb went well.[Other thru-hikers have commented as to gusty winds on the summit.]The monument at the top was nice. Rest of the day was a long upsy-downsy-upsy-downsy trek.
May 11--Mile 380 to Sulphur Springs Camp at Mile 392...twisted my ankle today. Rested for a bit and found that I could still walk. I was scared at first--this could have really ruined our hike.
May 12--Sulphur Springs Camp to somewhere along the Poodle Dog Bypass. Covered 19 miles--terrible overgrowth but some beautiful views.
May 13--Road Camp to KOA--a 19 mile descent to shade, hot dogs and SHOWERS.
May 14--KOA to Saufley's Hiker Haven: 10 miles, a 28"diameter pizza, 2 zero days and lots of company.
Saturday, May 17, 2014
May 17--Photos from the first 400 miles.
Still smiling!
Near Cajon Pass
Mt. Baden-Powell summit
PCT Chix Pic
Poodle Dog bush everywhere
Sunset on the Angeles Crest
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Agua Dulce- Mile 454
Hello faithful readers! The internet here is pretty slow, so we haven't been able to upload any pictures. When we do get good internet though, expect a photo summary of the last few hundred miles.
As for now, we are in Agua Dulce, getting ready to leave tomorrow evening. The high temp for tomorrow is supposed to be 94, so we will linger here during the day and starting hiking once it has cooled down a bit. Our plan for the next section is to hike in the morning and evenings, rather than through the whole day.
The last section from Wrightwood (mile 370) to Agua Dulce (mile 454) was beautiful and challenging. We started off with a climb up Mount Baden Powell (~9300 feet in elevation), and then spent the next two days climbing up and down ridges along the Angeles Crest. This was some of the most beautiful scenery we have seen yet on the trail.
After the mountains, we descended back into the lower and toastier elevations. There was a nice "breeze" the whole time though (meaning winds of 20-50 mph) so the heat wasn't too bad. Besides the wind, the biggest challenge in this section was the infamous "poodle dog bush," a plant that can cause severe skin irritation. This plant was growing right along the trail for about twenty miles, but we walked carefully and seem to have escaped unscathed.
The end of the section led us into Agua Dulce, where we have stayed with the Saufleys, some of the trail angels along the PCT. They host hikers at their house, and we have been enjoying shade, watermelon, showers, laundry and endless generosity. Truly wonderful!
We are headed out tomorrow evening, and are looking forward to the next section. It's supposed to be hot and dry, but we are excited for the challenge. Only two hundred and fifty miles to go until the Sierras!
As for now, we are in Agua Dulce, getting ready to leave tomorrow evening. The high temp for tomorrow is supposed to be 94, so we will linger here during the day and starting hiking once it has cooled down a bit. Our plan for the next section is to hike in the morning and evenings, rather than through the whole day.
The last section from Wrightwood (mile 370) to Agua Dulce (mile 454) was beautiful and challenging. We started off with a climb up Mount Baden Powell (~9300 feet in elevation), and then spent the next two days climbing up and down ridges along the Angeles Crest. This was some of the most beautiful scenery we have seen yet on the trail.
After the mountains, we descended back into the lower and toastier elevations. There was a nice "breeze" the whole time though (meaning winds of 20-50 mph) so the heat wasn't too bad. Besides the wind, the biggest challenge in this section was the infamous "poodle dog bush," a plant that can cause severe skin irritation. This plant was growing right along the trail for about twenty miles, but we walked carefully and seem to have escaped unscathed.
The end of the section led us into Agua Dulce, where we have stayed with the Saufleys, some of the trail angels along the PCT. They host hikers at their house, and we have been enjoying shade, watermelon, showers, laundry and endless generosity. Truly wonderful!
We are headed out tomorrow evening, and are looking forward to the next section. It's supposed to be hot and dry, but we are excited for the challenge. Only two hundred and fifty miles to go until the Sierras!
Monday, May 12, 2014
May 11--News from the PCT by snail mail...
Mom, enclosed herein (in brief) is a write-up you can add to our blog....
May 2--Mile 266-280 We departed Big Bear Hostel at 0830, cramming 7 hikers into a car bound for the trailhead at CA SR18. We were able to hike a little faster than usual and covered our first 9 miles in 4 hours. We met LOTS of other thru-hikers. Most of them were planning to camp at mile 285. We camped together with Mark(Boomerang) and Rebecca (Lizard) at mile 280.
May 3--Mile 280-301 The trail had a steady grade which made the miles go easily. This was to be our first 20 mile day and the gentle terrain was a huge plus. At Deep Creek (mile 298) we came across millions of day hikers from Los Angeles . Deep Creek is a notorious spot on the PCT: a clothing-optional hot spring. We kept going and camped several miles past the craziness.
May 4--Mile 301-317 We walked with Double Tap today, and spent a good deal of time reflecting on the odd assortment of naturistic flower children we'd seen at Deep Creek the day before. We took a long break at a stream crossing to cool off and wait out the heat of midday. The area sported quite a few dirt-bikes, quads and trucks, driving incessantly around the edges of a seasonal lake. Almost like being at the circus!
May 5-- Mile 317-336 We met up with our good friend Penguin late last night. She had stayed with us back in Big Bear Lake. Her infected blisters had healed enough for her to get back on trail again and she is hiking strong! With Penguin setting the pace, we covered 10 miles by lunch, hiking past Silverwood Lake reservoir. we took another break at the Cleghorn Picnic Area and decided to camp a little short of Cajon Pass at a nice campsite. The afternoon was a cool one, with wind and rain later that night.
May 6--Mile 336-347 Today's mission was to hike to the highway and the Mcdonalds in time for breakfast. The trail descended to Cajon Pass through scrub and amazing dirt-washed cliff faces; switch-backing along the very edge. We were often looking over ledges with brushy 100-150' drops down to the bottom of the canyon. We spent 5 hours at the Cajon junction, consuming 2 coffees, 2 hash browns, 1 1/2 Subway foot-long sandwiches, 20 chicken McNuggets, and a 700 calorie McShake. While feasting, we charged the mp3 player, visited a gas station mini-mart twice for trail food, cast longing looks at a sunny hotel swimming pool, and made a couple of phone calls home. We bought more Subway sandwiches and then saddled up to hike 6 more miles, hoping to put in some distance from the railroad tracks and to take a bite out of tomorrow's climb back into the mountains.
May 7--Mile 347-364.5 a LOOONNNGGG climb today, starting at 3573' and ending at 8279'....and, NO water sources, so we carried it all. We had a strange surprise today: clouds and cool weather. We hiked up in the cold all day--some of the miles with GrapeNut ( because he puts GrapeNuts on everything). We camped in Guffy CG in wind and rain. Had a special visit from the Los Angeles National Forest police and K9 partners, looking for an armed suspect. We did our best to hunker down in the tent and not think about it too much. We were only 5.5 miles from SR 2 and a short hitch to Wrightwood in the morning.
May 8--364.5-369 Wrightwood! and Chicken-Fried Steak for breakfast! We are taking a nero, shopping for food and opening our resupply box and our care packages. Lizard and Boomerang are here, too--nursing a sore knee. Rotisserie chicken and a bottle of wine for dinner. We are planning a short day tomorrow to put us closer to an ascent of Mt. Baden-Powell, 9399'.
May 2--Mile 266-280 We departed Big Bear Hostel at 0830, cramming 7 hikers into a car bound for the trailhead at CA SR18. We were able to hike a little faster than usual and covered our first 9 miles in 4 hours. We met LOTS of other thru-hikers. Most of them were planning to camp at mile 285. We camped together with Mark(Boomerang) and Rebecca (Lizard) at mile 280.
May 3--Mile 280-301 The trail had a steady grade which made the miles go easily. This was to be our first 20 mile day and the gentle terrain was a huge plus. At Deep Creek (mile 298) we came across millions of day hikers from Los Angeles . Deep Creek is a notorious spot on the PCT: a clothing-optional hot spring. We kept going and camped several miles past the craziness.
May 4--Mile 301-317 We walked with Double Tap today, and spent a good deal of time reflecting on the odd assortment of naturistic flower children we'd seen at Deep Creek the day before. We took a long break at a stream crossing to cool off and wait out the heat of midday. The area sported quite a few dirt-bikes, quads and trucks, driving incessantly around the edges of a seasonal lake. Almost like being at the circus!
May 5-- Mile 317-336 We met up with our good friend Penguin late last night. She had stayed with us back in Big Bear Lake. Her infected blisters had healed enough for her to get back on trail again and she is hiking strong! With Penguin setting the pace, we covered 10 miles by lunch, hiking past Silverwood Lake reservoir. we took another break at the Cleghorn Picnic Area and decided to camp a little short of Cajon Pass at a nice campsite. The afternoon was a cool one, with wind and rain later that night.
May 6--Mile 336-347 Today's mission was to hike to the highway and the Mcdonalds in time for breakfast. The trail descended to Cajon Pass through scrub and amazing dirt-washed cliff faces; switch-backing along the very edge. We were often looking over ledges with brushy 100-150' drops down to the bottom of the canyon. We spent 5 hours at the Cajon junction, consuming 2 coffees, 2 hash browns, 1 1/2 Subway foot-long sandwiches, 20 chicken McNuggets, and a 700 calorie McShake. While feasting, we charged the mp3 player, visited a gas station mini-mart twice for trail food, cast longing looks at a sunny hotel swimming pool, and made a couple of phone calls home. We bought more Subway sandwiches and then saddled up to hike 6 more miles, hoping to put in some distance from the railroad tracks and to take a bite out of tomorrow's climb back into the mountains.
May 7--Mile 347-364.5 a LOOONNNGGG climb today, starting at 3573' and ending at 8279'....and, NO water sources, so we carried it all. We had a strange surprise today: clouds and cool weather. We hiked up in the cold all day--some of the miles with GrapeNut ( because he puts GrapeNuts on everything). We camped in Guffy CG in wind and rain. Had a special visit from the Los Angeles National Forest police and K9 partners, looking for an armed suspect. We did our best to hunker down in the tent and not think about it too much. We were only 5.5 miles from SR 2 and a short hitch to Wrightwood in the morning.
May 8--364.5-369 Wrightwood! and Chicken-Fried Steak for breakfast! We are taking a nero, shopping for food and opening our resupply box and our care packages. Lizard and Boomerang are here, too--nursing a sore knee. Rotisserie chicken and a bottle of wine for dinner. We are planning a short day tomorrow to put us closer to an ascent of Mt. Baden-Powell, 9399'.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
May 6--Cajon Pass Highway 15 Crossing
Kitt left a voicemail on the home phone saying that all is well; and he is taking advantage of the McDonald's dollar menu to shovel in some cheap high-calorie supplementation. They expect to arrive in Wrightwood in two more days, and will take a zero to resupply. Then it is a 90 mile leg over the summit of Mount Baden-Powell to Agua Dulce.
No mention of the overpass construction site fire as being a problem for hiker travel...I am not even sure if it impacts the Pacific Crest Trail at all.
No mention of the overpass construction site fire as being a problem for hiker travel...I am not even sure if it impacts the Pacific Crest Trail at all.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
April 29--Big Bear City, 249.6 miles---and a Zero or two...
Hello...fairyblogmother posting here...
Got a call from Kitt saying that he and Erin will be spending 2 nights in Big Bear City at the Big Bear Hostel. He said he'd found an 18" burrito that "enclosed half a brisket" at one of the eateries in town.
The tale of how Kitt came to be named Horizon stemmed from an initial suggestion that "Bottomlessnous" (with regard to his prodigious appetite for food, adventure and knowledge) might be a possible starting point. Discussion evolved/devolved to Bottomless Pit...Hollow Leg...Black Hole...Event Horizon....HORIZON.
I am hoping that they will be able to post an update from town this time. Stay tuned.
Got a call from Kitt saying that he and Erin will be spending 2 nights in Big Bear City at the Big Bear Hostel. He said he'd found an 18" burrito that "enclosed half a brisket" at one of the eateries in town.
The tale of how Kitt came to be named Horizon stemmed from an initial suggestion that "Bottomlessnous" (with regard to his prodigious appetite for food, adventure and knowledge) might be a possible starting point. Discussion evolved/devolved to Bottomless Pit...Hollow Leg...Black Hole...Event Horizon....HORIZON.
I am hoping that they will be able to post an update from town this time. Stay tuned.
April 24--A Climb Over San Jacinto with Coach
Last spring a large wildfire burned across a 15.4 mile section of the PCT from milepost 162.6 to 178, and the area remains closed to hikers this season. Most hikers are hitching rides around the closure from Paradise Valley Cafe to the mountain community of Idyllwild. From Idyllwild, hikers regain the PCT by hiking a side trail of 2.7 miles/1800' elevation gain to the ridge of Mt. San Jacinto at mile post 178, elevation 8500'. For the next 13 miles, the PCT winds along San Jacinto, crosses over to Fuller Ridge and then loses nearly all of the elevation in a 6 mile descent to a crossing of Interstate 10 west of Palm Springs.
From Chuck's blog:
I really enjoyed hiking with Backup and Horizon. They are both very kind, resourceful and sharp kids. Horizon and I share a Scouting background(both Eagle scouts), both in Explorer Search and Rescue--and Horizon even considered applying for a staff position at Camp Sheppard during our efforts to revive its High Adventure program a few years ago. He is a solid, steady soul. Backup tried the PCT in 2012 but had to quit after about 400 miles due to injuries. This year she is applying all she learned on that first attempt to guarantee her success. She is starting at a slower pace, paying close attention to pains and potential repetitive use injuries, and taking zero days to allow muscle and sinew to heal and toughen. She is fun to talk with, has a great sense of humor, is kind and considerate...and is very smart. I will miss hiking with them as they pull ahead of us in the coming days.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
April 22-23: A Zero in Idyllwild--Mile 151.4
Kitt and Erin arrived in Idyllwild a little ahead of schedule and spent a full zero day in town. Just because there was no trail hiking mileage didn't mean they were taking it easy--laundry, store resupply, a trip to the library in search of computer access...Kitt uploaded 13 photos to Facebook, including a rather shaky panorama shot of the thunderstorm that chased them from Eagle Rock into the town of Warner Springs last Saturday.
Thru-hikers say that the Paradise Valley Cafe in Idyllwild has the best hamburgers on the PCT.
They are healthy and happy and going strong through some incredible country.
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Julian, CA Trail mile 77.0
Back-up and I arrived at Julian around 1pm. We hitched the 12 miles in from Scissors Crossing, named for the shape the crossing highways make. This is a well known place on the PCT, there is a water cache under the bridge, and after crossing the road the trail climbs high into the next mountainous section.
The night before we stayed at a "camp" that consisted of a turn-around on a truck road, next to a fire water reservoir. We had to filter our water, but the source was clear, and we had lots of company in camp. We hiked out at sunrise, and climbed over some hills beolow a huge mountain called, Granit Peak. After traversing this hillside our path cut across an open falley towards Scissors Corssing. This open stretch was HOT! IT was also the first point on the trail that we had spotted Joshua Trees, and a signifigant jump in the ammount of cactus along the trail. Luckully we had lots of shade to sit in when it got really sunny, and since we left camp early we made it to the water cache before it was to hot in the afternoon.
Next, we hitched the 12 miles into Julian. A gold rush era town that was quaint as can be. We were picked up by two ladies that were excited to ask us about our hike. One of them had hiked the PCT last year, and planned to start the AT later this summer. Dealing with the motion sickness that comes with going around steep turns was hard, but we made it to town no worse off then we started. That night we had showers and amazing dinners, Julian has some great restraunts. And we managed to get our box and food for the next few days in no time at all.
May other hikers were also in Julian with us. Three of our friends had stopped into town but had made their way back to Scissors crossing, they planned to get up early and hike up the ridge before it got to hot. We were sad to see them go, but we know we will see them in Warrner Springs on Saturday. We shared some laughs with hikers we have met, and others that werre new to us. It is truely amazing how people connect on the trail, we all share in the stress of hiking, and the joy that comes from each respite from walking.
It can be painful to shoulder a full pack after a resupply, but knowing that you are ready to cover more ground is so satisfing. (Carrying a full package of Oreos helps too! 100 calories per cookie!) We now prepare to hitch back to the trail, and them camp there tonight. Tomorrow we will hike up the ridge in the morning, then its three days to our next town. But as we climb the ridge the weather will cool, and we will get even further towards our goal, and day by day our packs will grow lighter once again.
The night before we stayed at a "camp" that consisted of a turn-around on a truck road, next to a fire water reservoir. We had to filter our water, but the source was clear, and we had lots of company in camp. We hiked out at sunrise, and climbed over some hills beolow a huge mountain called, Granit Peak. After traversing this hillside our path cut across an open falley towards Scissors Corssing. This open stretch was HOT! IT was also the first point on the trail that we had spotted Joshua Trees, and a signifigant jump in the ammount of cactus along the trail. Luckully we had lots of shade to sit in when it got really sunny, and since we left camp early we made it to the water cache before it was to hot in the afternoon.
Next, we hitched the 12 miles into Julian. A gold rush era town that was quaint as can be. We were picked up by two ladies that were excited to ask us about our hike. One of them had hiked the PCT last year, and planned to start the AT later this summer. Dealing with the motion sickness that comes with going around steep turns was hard, but we made it to town no worse off then we started. That night we had showers and amazing dinners, Julian has some great restraunts. And we managed to get our box and food for the next few days in no time at all.
May other hikers were also in Julian with us. Three of our friends had stopped into town but had made their way back to Scissors crossing, they planned to get up early and hike up the ridge before it got to hot. We were sad to see them go, but we know we will see them in Warrner Springs on Saturday. We shared some laughs with hikers we have met, and others that werre new to us. It is truely amazing how people connect on the trail, we all share in the stress of hiking, and the joy that comes from each respite from walking.
It can be painful to shoulder a full pack after a resupply, but knowing that you are ready to cover more ground is so satisfing. (Carrying a full package of Oreos helps too! 100 calories per cookie!) We now prepare to hitch back to the trail, and them camp there tonight. Tomorrow we will hike up the ridge in the morning, then its three days to our next town. But as we climb the ridge the weather will cool, and we will get even further towards our goal, and day by day our packs will grow lighter once again.
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Made it to Mt Laguna! 42.+ miles
So far, so good.
Kitt made a quick phone call home from Mt. Laguna today. He and Erin are both feeling great--no foot problems, and are enjoying a leisurely pace though the desert.
They hiked about 11 miles on their first day, pitching their tent off-trail on a flat spot near a jeep-road. A restful night..... after a midnight bed-check visit by the Border Patrol, who'd spotted their camp using FLIR(forward-looking-infra-red) while searching for illegals.
Their descent into and climb out of Hauser Canyon gave them no problems--they started early at 0500 and were done with the south-facing ascent before it got really hot.
Yesterday they had the trail pretty much to themselves, but he reports that they've caught up to a group of about ten thru-hikers who are staying at the campground in town. He said he wasn't sure if he was going to have a burger or BBQ at their town dinner tonight--maybe both?
So far, so good.
Kitt made a quick phone call home from Mt. Laguna today. He and Erin are both feeling great--no foot problems, and are enjoying a leisurely pace though the desert.
They hiked about 11 miles on their first day, pitching their tent off-trail on a flat spot near a jeep-road. A restful night..... after a midnight bed-check visit by the Border Patrol, who'd spotted their camp using FLIR(forward-looking-infra-red) while searching for illegals.
Their descent into and climb out of Hauser Canyon gave them no problems--they started early at 0500 and were done with the south-facing ascent before it got really hot.
Yesterday they had the trail pretty much to themselves, but he reports that they've caught up to a group of about ten thru-hikers who are staying at the campground in town. He said he wasn't sure if he was going to have a burger or BBQ at their town dinner tonight--maybe both?
Monday, April 7, 2014
One day left
We fly down to San Diego tomorrow. Enthusiasm is running wild, along with a healthy dose of anxiety (have we packed all the things?!?), and it feels surreal that this moment is finally almost here.
Per usual, I planned to do far more prep than I could actually manage, and things like writing well thought out blog posts reflecting on what I'm doing differently this time fell by the wayside. We're down to the last few hours of prep time, and sleeping will take priority, although I doubt I'll be able to relax enough to do that (eeeeeeeeeeeeeee!).
Over the last two weeks, Kitt and I finished up work, school (for me), packing boxes for nine resupply points, sorting extra gear, and finalizing the gear we will be taking with us. It's been a whirlwind of activity, interspersed with spending as much time as possible with friends, eating as much as we can, and (for me) watching reruns of Say Yes to the Dress. We managed to fit in a going away barbecue somewhere in there, which was fantastic. Thank you to all the friends and family who saw us off in true PNW style (hanging out in the rainy backyard wearing raincoats and huddling under a tarp). To those we saw, and to those we missed, thanks for the well wishes, and we can't wait to see you when we're back!
Hopefully you'll hear from us soon. After we fly into San Diego tomorrow, we'll spend the afternoon hanging out, buying fuel for our stove, and finishing any last minute errands. The next morning, we are getting a ride to the trailhead to start hiking at first light on Wednesday, and we should be in Mount Laguna (first town on the trail) on Saturday. The weather is supposed to be pretty toasty our first day out (87!), but then it's forecast to cool to the low 70's by the weekend. Thank goodness. And now, back to finishing the last few packing chores.
Happy trails!
Per usual, I planned to do far more prep than I could actually manage, and things like writing well thought out blog posts reflecting on what I'm doing differently this time fell by the wayside. We're down to the last few hours of prep time, and sleeping will take priority, although I doubt I'll be able to relax enough to do that (eeeeeeeeeeeeeee!).
Over the last two weeks, Kitt and I finished up work, school (for me), packing boxes for nine resupply points, sorting extra gear, and finalizing the gear we will be taking with us. It's been a whirlwind of activity, interspersed with spending as much time as possible with friends, eating as much as we can, and (for me) watching reruns of Say Yes to the Dress. We managed to fit in a going away barbecue somewhere in there, which was fantastic. Thank you to all the friends and family who saw us off in true PNW style (hanging out in the rainy backyard wearing raincoats and huddling under a tarp). To those we saw, and to those we missed, thanks for the well wishes, and we can't wait to see you when we're back!
Hopefully you'll hear from us soon. After we fly into San Diego tomorrow, we'll spend the afternoon hanging out, buying fuel for our stove, and finishing any last minute errands. The next morning, we are getting a ride to the trailhead to start hiking at first light on Wednesday, and we should be in Mount Laguna (first town on the trail) on Saturday. The weather is supposed to be pretty toasty our first day out (87!), but then it's forecast to cool to the low 70's by the weekend. Thank goodness. And now, back to finishing the last few packing chores.
Happy trails!
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| Brunch is an important part of training. |
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| As is lazing about in the early spring sunshine. |
Thursday, April 3, 2014
5 days till BLAST OFF!
I am really excited about our hike, have I mentioned that?
Erin and I are still planning our hearts out, the boxes we have filled with food are almost ready for labels. Our shopping list is generally filling up with things we plan to eat before we leave; rather then food we plan to eat in California. We are itching to be on the trail.
We plan to soon have a list of locations on the blog that will help anyone who is interested in sending us care packages. And once we get in to Washington we will be eager to see who might surprise us at trail junctions with trail magic. Erin and I weighed our backpacks yesterday and got a rudimentary base-weight, minus a few small things we have already sent south.
Backup ~ 13.5 lbs.
Kittredge ~ 15 lbs.
We saved a lot of weight thanks to our tent. Tarptent Double Rainbow 2. It weighs about 40 oz. Link : http://www.tarptent.com/double-rainbow.html
Going on a thru hike is a great opportunity to better understand how every fraction of an ounce adds up to the overall mass you carry on your back. Sadly, I realized that my point and shoot camera weighs over 4 oz. more then Erin's.... But that is the price you pay for waterproof/dust-proof/Kittredge proof electronics. Also, my Search and Rescue approved compass, with attached mirror is pretty heavy. Between the extra weight of my camera and compass I am hauling about a half a pound.
Hikers decide in the packing and planning stage how intensely they want to trim the weight of their gear. I could easily ditch the compass, but I find it is essential. Even if I never find myself in a position to use it, I will continue to carry the compass, it is likely the one item I have taken backpacking that I have rarely used. But it is essential. Many hikers carry smartphones, these tools can accomplish the same purpose as a compass, cellphone, camera, etc. And would in my situation, lighten up my pack.
I am eager to see what changes as we hike north. I'll provide a list when I can updating the gear I keep, and what is sent home.
Erin and I are still planning our hearts out, the boxes we have filled with food are almost ready for labels. Our shopping list is generally filling up with things we plan to eat before we leave; rather then food we plan to eat in California. We are itching to be on the trail.
We plan to soon have a list of locations on the blog that will help anyone who is interested in sending us care packages. And once we get in to Washington we will be eager to see who might surprise us at trail junctions with trail magic. Erin and I weighed our backpacks yesterday and got a rudimentary base-weight, minus a few small things we have already sent south.
Backup ~ 13.5 lbs.
- Shared gear carried: Stove, cooking pot, tent stakes, SPOT, cellphone, and tent poles.
Kittredge ~ 15 lbs.
- Shared gear carried: Tent, ground cloth.
We saved a lot of weight thanks to our tent. Tarptent Double Rainbow 2. It weighs about 40 oz. Link : http://www.tarptent.com/double-rainbow.html
Going on a thru hike is a great opportunity to better understand how every fraction of an ounce adds up to the overall mass you carry on your back. Sadly, I realized that my point and shoot camera weighs over 4 oz. more then Erin's.... But that is the price you pay for waterproof/dust-proof/Kittredge proof electronics. Also, my Search and Rescue approved compass, with attached mirror is pretty heavy. Between the extra weight of my camera and compass I am hauling about a half a pound.
Hikers decide in the packing and planning stage how intensely they want to trim the weight of their gear. I could easily ditch the compass, but I find it is essential. Even if I never find myself in a position to use it, I will continue to carry the compass, it is likely the one item I have taken backpacking that I have rarely used. But it is essential. Many hikers carry smartphones, these tools can accomplish the same purpose as a compass, cellphone, camera, etc. And would in my situation, lighten up my pack.
I am eager to see what changes as we hike north. I'll provide a list when I can updating the gear I keep, and what is sent home.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
12 days till the PCT
Erin and I have all the time we want, and plenty to work on towards the
looming start of the PCT.
So far we have made, one trip to Costco, the Co-op, Trader Joe's,
two trips to Fred Meyer, and placed on HUGE order at Backpacker's Pantry. Yet
we still do not have all the food we need.
Erin's experience last go-around on the PCT showed her that you do
not have to rely heavily on food you ship. Along the way we have access to many
stores and we can resupply effectively when in town. Thankfully this means we
only have eight or so mail-drops to prepare, however we have to send food
enough for two, and with my appetite that is no small volume. Even though we
are going to supplement ourselves with food bought in town, we must prepare
food for some sections of the PCT.
Mixed joy, a challenge and something new, the problem yet hundreds
of miles ahead. The growing pile of trail bars and pop-tarts looks so small
compared the appetite pictured in my head. I am known for my bottomless-ness
around my friends and family. How could I possibly fit enough into flat rate
box, and manage to not get sick of the repetitive calories?
Easy, simple. Don't think about it. Just let it happen. Which sounds
so.... vague. Irresponsible, and careless.
It hit me like a brick. I have no idea what I will be like after a
month on the PCT.
Even after my childhood backpacking in Washington, my experiences
are not going to measure up to the PCT. I have experience outdoors. But my endurance has never been tested past
the seven day mark. I have never hiked for over a week in tennis shoes, and I
have never planned such a vast trip without years using the equipment on my
back. And here I am pulling tags of new clothes, testing new shoes that are
built for long distance runners, and planning to use all these things for a 5.5
month trip in a part of the country I have NEVER BEEN TO!!!! (kinda blows me
away, really)
The California desert seems like a made up landscape to me. Like
the background in a cartoon, where Wiley Coyote chases Roadrunner into the
sunset. I imagine that I will be accosted by Gila monsters and scorpions in my
shoes each morning, as I prepare for a 4:30am start. And that by the second
month, I will be glad to know that we only have 15 miles to our next water
source, instead of 30.
But all of these things feel so insignificant to my desire to make
this trip a reality. I am overjoyed to begin such an experience with my
partner. A woman that I only thought existed in my dreams. Someone who yearns
for the trail as much as I do. And has been there, she is my guide to the
unknown ahead of me. And I trust her completely. I struggle sometimes, fighting
my experience and understanding, my idea of distance started at 50 miles, and
now, staggers to imagine 2,600 miles....
So, even though I must work to make this trip a reality. I am
doing to one day at a time. It feels like yesterday I was imagining the trail
"ohh, its 6 months away!" to suddenly, its less then tree weeks from
today. And I want to make sure that when we get to San Diego we are prepared
for the journey ahead of us. Erin and I have worked together towards this
experience for over a year. We have stressed and planned to make this trip a
possibility. And we are going to do it. We are going to finish. And we are
going to come home and tell everyone about it, because we love the adventure.
The PCT has already changed us, it has shaped us into who we are, by being a
part of our development into hikers. We have both hiked sections in Washington
and we are captivated by the remoteness and grandeur along its winding trail. To
see it from start to finish will be a waking dream, and sometimes it may be a
nightmare, but we will rely on each other through the bad, and cherish one
another in the good.
I can't picture a better way to fully understand one another,
perfect pre-marital counseling. If we can work out something on the trail we
will surely have no trouble working it out back home.
Saturday, February 15, 2014
52 Days until Start: In which we force ourselves to go to work
Hello, and welcome to our 2014 PCT journal! I'm Erin, Kitt is the other half, and together we are team KittandErin. This summer, we will be hiking from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail, and hopefully will be recording some of that journey here. For more about us, see the "about us" tab at the top of the page. For more about the PCT, keep reading...
There are fifty two days to go until we leave for the trail. WHAT. It feels like just yesterday that we were starting to think of going on this hike, and now it's starting to feel like crunch time.
Before we go, there are a few things we need to finish at home, but it is feeling increasingly more difficult to do anything non-PCT related. Unfortunately, those non-PCT tasks include things like "school" and "work." With each passing day, any remaining motivation is slowly channeled towards the trail and away from things we would rather leave behind.
This leads us to today's post. Since I should probably be doing homework right now, I am instead avoiding it by updating our blog. This commonly referred to as "productive procrastination," one of the best skills I learned in college.
Anyway, if you know us in real life, we have probably told you a bit about our plans to hike the trail. Or, more, accurately, we have probably given you so much information about it that you feel slightly ill. Apologies. Especially to my brother, who will probably keel over if he has to hear one more time how many ounces a certain piece of gear weighs, or whether or not we should go to Mojave or Tehachapi for resupply (sorry, Jay).
For those of you who have avoided my brother's fate, the PCT runs from Mexico to Canada, through California, Oregon and Washington. It is 2,650 miles long (give or take a few), and goes through an incredible variety of ecosystems and terrain. We will be starting in early April at the southern terminus in Campo, CA and hiking north towards Manning Park, in British Columbia. Hopefully we will finish up by mid September, before it gets too cold in our lovely state of Washington. For more info on the trail, check out the Pacific Crest Trail Association's website.
In the time remaining before we leave, we will be finalizing our gear, figuring out our resupply strategy, and wrapping up any other loose ends. Expect some posts on the first two, especially about what I learned between my last trip on the PCT and this one.
-Erin
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