PCT Day 56, Saloon Creek junction to Bull Lake junction, 29 miles
I choose to make the rest of my life the best of my life. – Louise Hay What a perfect place to wake up as the sky turns pink, then orange. Huge fallen logs circle my spot; I use one as my seat for breakfast. Packing is routine now and I’m off. A few tents […]
PCT Day 55, Etna Summit trailhead to Saloon Creek junction, 23 miles
Without it (self-respect), one eventually discovers the final turn of the screw: one runs away to find oneself, and finds no one at home. —Joan Didion It was so nice to sleep in a giant bed with air conditioning blasting, though I stayed up far too late, and it’s not easy waking up without a […]
PCT Day 54, seasonal creek to Etna Summit trailhead (Etna) 15 miles
It’s one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody. – Maya Angelou The morning begins pink – and damp. I know this going in. If I sleep on grass next to a stream, my tent will gather moisture and I’ll feel cold. But it’s worth it for the solitude, the […]
PCT Day 53, seasonal creek to seasonal creek, 27 miles
Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story you are willing to create. – Oprah Winfrey I sleep in a wee bit because I am so cozy comfy warm and I’m letting the sun dry things. Of course, in this deep canyon that will take an eternity, so […]
PCT Day 52, above Darkey Creek Trail to seasonal creek feeding Grider Creek, 21 miles
You can’t give up! If you give up, you’re like everybody else. – Chris Evert The sunrise, of course, is spectacular. All orange and pink, mainly because the sky is cloudy. I wonder if it will rain. I got my fill in Washington, but rain likely helps keep wildfires under control. I had a strange […]
PCT Day 51, Bearground Springs to above Darkey Creek Trail Jct, 25 miles
I’d rather regret the things I’ve done than regret the things I haven’t done. – Lucille Ball
PCT Day 50, Mt. Ashland to Bearground Springs, 25 miles
You can waste your lives drawing lines, or you can live your life crossing them. – Shonda Rhimes The morning is so – thankfully – mellow. I have a few tents near me, but the people in them are absolutely chill. We give a thumbs up to each other before I set off, then it’s […]
Trail Update
Spoiler Alert – Alison walked through Seiad Valley a few days ago and is now well into California. While her most recent blog post was about a side trip to Ashland, I have now spoiled the ‘cliffhanger’ as to whether or not she makes it to the state line. She will fill the gaps with […]
