Episode 3: Day 1

Day 1 on the PCT

WHAT A DAY!

I’m here, and this is really happening.

So ecstatic and grateful to be hiking the Pacific Crest Trail.

Hiked 15 miles today to Howser Creek. Couldn’t bust out the 20 miles to get to Lake Morena (and the first water source on the trail. Maybe it had something to do with my 64 pound pack. Don’t ask…) I should have enough water to get me there tomorrow. Although I did lose a cap to one of my water bottles. Not ideal. But at least it fell off the cliff and not anything (or anyone) else.

Feet are a little banged up but I’m feeling great overall.

So appreciative of hot meal and a cozy bed.

Goodnight my friends!

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Special thanks to my friend Rosie and her mom Amy for helping me get a glorious start.

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My kickoff crew:

Mile 1! I haven’t gotten lost yet: