July 9, 2017
Total daily miles: 21.7 miles
Total PCT miles: 1184.6
Start: mile 1569.8
End: Paynes Lake (mile 1591.5)
Total elevation gain/loss: 4083.3/4840.2 ft
We were swarmed by mosquitoes as we got out of our tent this morning. It was intense! Nothing gets us moving faster in the morning than the threat of being eaten alive.
May 2, 2017
Total miles: 17.3 miles
Start: mile 222.5
End: Mission Camp (mile 239.9)
Total elevation gain/loss: 552.8/888.5ft
After yesterday’s heat, we opted to wake up at 4:30 this morning to beat the heat. While I wasn’t necessarily thrilled when the alarm went off, our first couple of hours of hiking were amazing this morning. The surrounding hills glowed in the early morning light and we benefitted from the abundant shade.
two backpacks, no plan 