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Month: April 2018

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Ah! Paradise!

Nance Canyon was our camp on Saturday evening the 29th. It was a narrow, sandy former stream bed with a … Continue reading Ah! Paradise!

Backpacking, Pacific Crest Trail

Agua Caliente!

Day 7 – 14.4 miles (3400′ elevation gain!) – miles 109.5 to 123.9 In the morning, we walked the mile … Continue reading Agua Caliente!

100 Miles and a Shower
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100 Miles and a Shower

Day 6 – 18.3 miles – Miles 91.2 to 109.5 Today we crossed the 100 mile mark. It’s pretty significant … Continue reading 100 Miles and a Shower

Backpacking, Pacific Crest Trail

It’s All About the Water

Day 5 – miles 77 to 91 The route we’re traveling doesn’t always have water along the trail. We have … Continue reading It’s All About the Water

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Trail Town!

After our longest trail day EVER (21 miles!), we hitched a ride into the classic and historic town of Julian. … Continue reading Trail Town!

High above the Desert
Backpacking, Pacific Crest Trail

High above the Desert

18.5 miles today. Beautiful weather. Got to enjoy some “Trail Magic” a couple times today. Free cold drinks! Man, were … Continue reading High above the Desert

Backpacking, Pacific Crest Trail

Day One is Done

Mexican Border to Lake Morena -7:30 am to 5:00 pm – 20 miles We started out the day at Scout … Continue reading Day One is Done

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Mt Laguna – Mile 41.5

9:30 am. Trail Magic here. Cold drinks. Feeling good. Couple sore toes. 18 more miles to go today. Continue reading Mt Laguna – Mile 41.5

Backpacking, Pacific Crest Trail

Flat Mama…and Flat Papa

Choosing the amount and kind of clothing we’ll take is critical for success and comfort on the Pacific Crest Trail.  … Continue reading Flat Mama…and Flat Papa

Here’s the Gear
Backpacking, Pacific Crest Trail

Here’s the Gear

It’s taken a lot of organizing to be ready for this trip – looking ahead for all the conditions of … Continue reading Here’s the Gear

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