Category: PCT2020

Rocks and lakes. And more rocks. Tonight I will dream about stepping on, over and up rocks and boulders of any size. Because that’s what I did all day long!…

I have to admit I didn’t feel fully recovered this morning but life/hike goes on 🙂 I was the first customer at the laundromat that opened at 7am. I went…

Lost&Found arrived in the dark after the mosquitos went to bed … lucky for him. When I set up camp and got water I got eaten alive. One of the…

Another long day, starting with a 7 mile uphill, a bit of downhill and another 5 mile of uphill. Sandy and hot! I’m writing this at 9:30pm and I only…

The start of the Sierra! It’s hot 🙂 At 7am I was picked up by local trail angel Maegan for the ride to Kennedy Meadows. She works for the big…

Today’s post is dedicated to the amazing generosity and kindness of Carol and Tom. And Bodie 🐕 Thanks to them I am now in Southern California, starting the hike through…

Happy summer solstice! The best time to hike and camp. Hopefully you all enjoy this special day, wherever you are! Today I had a car-sightseeing day! Not sure why I’m…

The longest day of the year! The perfect time to be hiking! I only had to cover about 14 miles today to the Donner Ski Ranch so didn’t rush in…

The sign in the campground said that a double site cost $48. I assume that means a regular site is $24. There are some benefits to hiking when the campgrounds…

A good morning is waking up to a dry tent (no condensation), packing up and walking 100m to Kerry’s RV to have coffee! We enjoyed our cuppa while walking Maggie…

Kind of a zero day but with some walking and moving places! The morning: Coffee. Breakfast at the resort. Chatting with Nancy and Ken (aka Calypso and Pelican). Lots of…

The cutie in the title picture is sitting outside my room at the Sierra Pines Resort. How can you not love a place with this kind of canine company! After…