Training Blog – PCT Spring 2021

Trail Training Begins – Again!

8.5 mile hike. Took 2hrs, 45min. From home to DNR trails, Niblick Loop, Timberton, Golf 9, Niblick Loop, to Olympic Terrace trail and home.

Living Life at 128 Beats per Minute

• Seiad (Sad) Valley – Monday June 21, 2021
  Elaine and I raced 14 miles (5 1/2 hours) to make sure we got to the Seiad Valley Cafe before …
• Through the Siskiyous – Sunday June 20, 2021
  Much has happened since our last post. We’ve been out of service range for almost a week. Battery power has …
• Castle Crags – Sunday, June 13, 2021
  Got up at 5:30 to get going on our first full hiking day. Pop Tarts for breakfast as they were …
• Off to the Trail – Friday, June 11, 2021
  Logistics Day! Many steps to take and boxes to check. Pack and have breakfast at Klamath Falls Best Western Drive …
• Managing Surprises – Thursday June 10, 2021
  As well as we plan ahead and try to cover all our bases, there will be unexpected things happen. We …
• Planning Our Return to the Trail
  Last year was a lost year to hiking in many ways although we got back out in the Olympic Mountains …