Thank you
And finally, I’d like to say thank you. To my mom, dad, Chelsea, Alif, Girl Scouts, friends, hikers, trail angels, the wild of California, Oregon and Washington: you’re all magical. This is a… Continue reading
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The final stretch
Now that I’m getting settled into life back home and indoors, I’d like to share some shots from the final 89 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. Leaving Stehekin, the forecast called for… Continue reading
2,668
On September 24th I reached the U.S.-Canada border after 2,668 miles and five months. I made it! I’ll be adding more photos soon.
89 miles
Boat ride on Lake Chelan and only 89 miles to go. Canada, here I come!
Swimming and sunscreen
The weather has been warm and wonderful lately here in Washington. I know rain (and possibly snow) are likely to strike anytime, so I’m enjoying the nice weather as much as I can.… Continue reading
Penultimate
My penultimate stop on the trail: Skykomish, WA. Less than 200 miles stand between me and Canada!
Falls
Lots of water in Washington and I’m loving every minute of it.
Not fooling around
The trail in Washington is kicking my butt!
Rainier, morning and evening
The last stretch of trail skirted around Mount Rainier. I enjoyed coming around a switchback and catching another angle of the mountain. This is one of the first clear views I had after… Continue reading
Magic
Another thru-hiker, Scrub Hiker, invited me over to spend a night with some of his family. I had a wonderful time; thanks Scrub! Pictured here from left to right: Jenny, Scrub, Anita, and… Continue reading
Goat Rocks
A stunning ridge walk in the Goat Rocks Wilderness Another view in Goat Rocks
Canada here I come
I’m ready! Only a few hundred miles to go….
Into Washington
Bridge of the Gods, my entry point to Washington. Only 500 miles to Canada!
Old and new
New trail shoes as I head into Washington. I am over-the-moon about the miles ahead.
Resting with my mother
Before heading into Washington, I took a couple of days off with my mother in Portland. These are just a few of the books from my childhood that my mother has thankfully hung… Continue reading
Into the tunnel
Hiking behind Tunnel Falls
Crazy crossings
Along with the rain, came a few wild river crossings, like this one just outside Timberline Lodge. I usually enjoy crossings, but this one left me a bit frazzled. This is my friend,… Continue reading
Alex
Although I’ve made some great friends on the PCT, I tend to hike solo. I like planning my own day and enjoy walking alone although I do prefer to camp with others if… Continue reading
Rainy days and nights
It rained every day I was in Oregon, often for hours at a time. After hiking through 1,600 miles of clear skyes, the transition was tough. A typical Oregon view for me! But… Continue reading
Eagle Creek wonders
Shortly before arriving at the Oregon-Washington border, I hiked through the Eagle Creek alternate. The trail was filled with waterfalls and lush jungle. This is a place I will return to.
Hiker hunger
This is the stunning Timberline Lodge, where I attacked an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. I spent two hours downing five, count ’em five, plates of food. This was a wonderful little break before pushing… Continue reading
Hiker Trash
A trash can is a magical find on the trail. This one, near highway 26, was a happy surprise.
Oregon catch up
I’ve made it to Washington, the third and final state on the Pacific Crest Trail. But before I start posting Washington photos, I owe Oregon some screen time. Above is another lava rock… Continue reading
Crater Lake and more to come
I’ve been busy hiking, so I’m behind on blogging. This is Crater Lake; I’ll be catching up on Oregon photos this weekend. More to come!
Walking on lava
Lava rock near mile 1775 on the PCT in Oregon. While it’s lovely to look at it’s a pain in the rear to hike on!
South Brown Mountain Shelter
While there are lots of shelters along the Appalachian Trail, they are rare on the PCT. So, seeing this shelter reminded me of my 2006 Appalachian Trail thru-hike.
Another angel
When I arrived at Fish Lake Resort, I was in bad shape: I’d spent the night before vomiting and hiked 19 miles on just a granola bar. Annette took one look at me… Continue reading
Trail sick
I recently picked up a nasty stomach bug. After spending a night vomiting outside my tent, I hobbled 19 miles to Fish Lake Resort, a campground 2 miles off trail. The staff there… Continue reading
It’s official
Signing my name in the California-Oregon trail register.
Oregon, finally
Mile 1699: Oregon!
Town legs
The day I hike into town is always exciting. I have much to look forward to: emails from my family, a shower, laundry, rest and food. I hike fast on the days I’m… Continue reading
Trinity Alps
The Trinity Alps: one of my favorite parts of the trail.
Hiker feet
Mine are the toes with the dangling bandaid.
Slowly but surely
Canada, here I come.
Personal record
A few days ago I hiked 31.5 miles in one day, a personal best for me. It’s a small accomplish, but sometimes it’s the little victories that keep me going. This photo was… Continue reading
Boardwalk
Good for dancing
