One day, July somehow happened. The fourth calendar month I’ve been out here. I looked around and realized this was new trail. If, like me, you feel like you’re lost or on the wrong trail, don’t worry, you might just be in NorCal. Here’s a handy checklist to see if you are: 1 No snow…
Category: PCT2018 Journal
Journal entries from the PCT. April 14 – Sep 16, 2018. 2652 miles, plus or minus.
PCT83 – 1284 – coasting into Belden Town
Frying on the way out of Sierra City As those of you who follow my Instagram account (@edthesmokebeard) know, I am convinced that the 3000 ft, 8 mile climb out of Sierra City was put there on purpose by an angry god. Most hikers at least partially believe in Trail Jesus, the being or power…
PCT82 – 1195 – Sierra City
Just a twelve mile stroll How does that old song go? What a difference a day makes? I woke up at the hostel, gorged myself at the Driftwood Cafe, took my third shower, and was ready to go by noon. Rene from the other day had given me her number and told me to call…
PCT72 – 1090 – South Lake Tahoe and the beginning of NorCal
This final chapter of Book Three will be pretty short. From Kennedy Meadows North to South Lake Tahoe is only 78 miles. How am I doing? I have been better. Pushing big days is taking its toll, both physically and mentally. The feet are reblistering after my daily Sierra foot soak. I think I’m also…
PCT69 – 1021 – Kennedy Meadows North
Escape from Mammoth I am trying something new, a little bit of blog every night before bed. I feel like it works better, but might simply be more wordy. Comments welcome. This is also a pretty long post, since Mammoth to South Lake lake Tahoe is around 190 miles. Faceplant gave me a ride out…