A section of the PCT is closed due to the 2013 Mountain Fire. Some people are walking a parallel route on other roads and trails, but a lot of hikers are bypassing this section and hitchhiking straight into Idyllwild. With the weather (and also my feet) taking a turn for the worse, we decided to hitch a ride into town for a zero day. Continue reading “Days 11 & 12 (Miles 177 to 194)”
Category: On the Trail
Days 7 to 10 (Miles 101.5 to 151.9)
At Barrel Spring, we awoke to the sound of rain on the tent. It didn’t rain hard, but the weather stayed wet all day. Continue reading “Days 7 to 10 (Miles 101.5 to 151.9)”
Days 4 to 6 (Mile 47.5 to 101.5)
In the past few days after leaving Laguna Campground, we made it through 54 miles of desert including a 25+ mile dry stretch. Continue reading “Days 4 to 6 (Mile 47.5 to 101.5)”
Day 3: Up and Over Mt. Laguna (Miles 32 to 47.5)
Youngblood took off around 4:30 this morning; the rest of us packed up just after sunrise. Continue reading “Day 3: Up and Over Mt. Laguna (Miles 32 to 47.5)”
Day 2: Lake Morena to Fred Canyon (Miles 20 to 32)
Today was difficult. I seem to have come down with a cold. Hopefully that will clear up soon. At least for now, I have no idea how bad we smell! Continue reading “Day 2: Lake Morena to Fred Canyon (Miles 20 to 32)”
Day 1: Southern Terminus to Lake Morena (Miles 0 to 20)
First day on the trail! It was a 15 minute drive to the trailhead. I stepped out of the RV and immediately threw up. (Travel anxiety and a weak stomach – it wouldn’t be a vacation if this didn’t happen.) Continue reading “Day 1: Southern Terminus to Lake Morena (Miles 0 to 20)”
Day Zero
Last night we both cut our hair to 1-inch length and said goodbye to all our friends. I spent some time panicking a little about our trip, but everything seemed to go according to plan today. Well mostly. Continue reading “Day Zero”