Day 135: It rained overnight, so I’m glad I had the rainfly up. And there are still darkish clouds overhead, so more is likely on the way. Took a break from outrunning the rain cloud and used some cell service to call Mom and Dad. Just to let them know i’m still alive and stuff.Continue reading “Episode 60: Day 135-137”
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Episode 59: Day 131-134
Day 131: Another cold one, but managed to get started by 8am again. Trees, trees, and more trees all over. Makes me appreciate the people who maintain the trail everywhere else. Walked through a burn area, and instead of being sad, I felt extremely inspired by the pine saplings that were growing. Its amazing toContinue reading “Episode 59: Day 131-134”
Episode 58: Day 126 -130
Day 126: After breakfast in the tent, I went into the lodge to charge my electronics and, of course, to buy candy bars. Had a great talk with concierge, a guy from Pennsylvania, and then I left at 11:30am. Wow. It is sunny and hot today. I thought it was supposed to be fall? TimeContinue reading “Episode 58: Day 126 -130”
Episode 57: Day 122-125
Day 122: As soon as it opened, I went to the general store to buy groceries, I needed more food than I had to manage the walk-around. I spent the rest of the morning strategizing my detour, using google maps to identify the roads that would lead me to Oregon, yes, I’m about to crossContinue reading “Episode 57: Day 122-125”
Episode 56: Day 119-121
Day 119: Happy 4 months on trail! Things may not be going as planned but I’m still so happy to be out here doing this. After 3 water fills I realize that I’m running low on iodine, going to have to do something about that. Maybe upgrade to a different treatment method? Not the biggestContinue reading “Episode 56: Day 119-121”
Episode 55: Day 117-118
Day 117: Heading into Etna today, so only doing 6 miles. I feel funny saying “only” – since 6 miles used to be a good amount of hiking for me. But its all relative I guess. Arrived at the road at 10:45am. Met a SOBO who hitched from Ashland, to get around a fire. AContinue reading “Episode 55: Day 117-118”
Episode 54: Day 110 – 116
Day 110: Great start to the day! Hit the trail at 7:20am. Plus, I found Quinn at Tough Creek. AND APPARENTLY HE DID 34 MILES YESTERDAY! WHAT A CHAMP! To no one’s surprise, he soon left me in the dust, so I hiked most of the day solo until….. I came across a group of guysContinue reading “Episode 54: Day 110 – 116”
Episode 53: Day 107-109
Day 107: Left camp at about a quarter to eight and was hiking nonstop. I listened to an audiobook and I think that helped a lot. The book, Daring Greatly by Brené Brown, is about being honest with yourself and those around you. It was a meaningful read. Its definitely warm today, but fortunately there’s justContinue reading “Episode 53: Day 107-109”
Episode 52: Day 102-106
Day 102: Hiking strong today. Feels good to be back on trail – finding my groove again. Didn’t see many people, just some day hikers. Come to think of it, I haven’t seen any NOBOS (Northbound hikers) in a while. The trail register I signed showed that three passed by today – maybe I canContinue reading “Episode 52: Day 102-106”
Episode 51: Day 100-101 (and 2 days off trail)
Day 100 (and 2 days off trail): I’m alive. And pretty exhausted from last night’s episode. The goal for now is to make miles as quickly as possible since I’m working with a limited timeline. Obviously not catching the bus from Chester, but I’ll find another way to get to Chico. By the way, goodContinue reading “Episode 51: Day 100-101 (and 2 days off trail)”
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