Donna and I enjoyed two days together in South Lake Tahoe, primarily just relaxing and hanging out at the pool (and eating!).
I found out that she got approved for the GAE procedure of her right knee (I described it in the first blog of this section hike) at UCLA ...
PCT Mile 1073.2 to 1090
Miles Hiked = 16.8
It was another beautiful morning here in the mountains south of Lake Tahoe. I was looking forward to meeting Donna later today where the PCT crosses Highway 50.
I had camped in a spectacular valley last night – here is a ...
PCT Mile 1050.8 to 1073.2
Miles Hiked = 22.4
Today was my 30th anniversary. I was very fortunate to have cellular service throughout the day so that I could chat with Donna. I even was able to call her at 6pm, our anniversary to the minute! We will celebrate our ...
PCT Mile 1031.8 to 1051.8
Miles Hiked = 20.0
I was up earlier today because I knew I needed to hike at least 20 miles. I’m meeting Donna in South Lake Tahoe in three days and that’s 60 miles away, so I need to average about 20 miles per day. ...
PCT Miles: 1016.9 to 1031.8
Miles Hiked = 14.9
Yesterday, after I arrived at Sonora Pass on Highway 108, I was picked up around 3:30pm by the KMN shuttle and transferred to the resort and pack station.
I checked into to my bunk room, did laundry, dried out my gear ...
PCT Miles 1005.9 to 1016.9
Miles Hiked = 11.0
Well, I survived the cold stormy night in my wet tent. When I first climbed in it late yesterday afternoon I was expecting a cold and miserable night. But, as I mentioned in my last post, I actually slept well and ...
PCT Miles 990 – 1005.9
Miles Hiked = 15.9
Last night I had set up camp in Mosquito Hell – when I awoke this morning it was still Mosquito Hell. When I broke camp and started hiking at 7:15 I was in all my mosquito protection gear – wind pants ...
PCT Mile 973.4 to 990
Miles Hiked = 16.6
Today was another challenging day in the backcountry. I was up and hiking by 7:15. I started the morning with a 1000 foot climb up to Seavey Pass. On the way up I passed this cascading narrow waterfall.
And the trail ...