Frustrated. I went to the shower in the campground and no soap. Luckily I had a bit so now I feel better. I walked back to the store where the laundry was, and was told they sold out of detergent. WTF??? Some other hikers had used shampoo and gave me the bottle. Hiker ingenuity!!! And … Continue reading Fun in Mazama

Saturday, 7/21 Hiked the 2 miles out of Fish Lake then another 12.5 to the next water, Christi's Spring. That was it for today. Starting to get serious mosquitoes now. 😖 It's always a joy playing the squish game when you climb inside your tent and go after the 'skitters that snuck in. Sunday, 7/22 … Continue reading On to Crater Lake

Wednesday, 7/18 Arrived at Hyatt Lake campground looking for water. Nope. ???!! 😡 Apparently the water system is contaminated and there is zero budget to fix it. (Thank you BLM) Hiked 2 miles to the Hyatt Resort, bought a meal, watered up and went back to the trail. Since it was 4:30 I camped here. … Continue reading The Cascade range is volcanic

Slept ok in the Hotel. Mattress was soft. Still, hot breakfast at the Wild Goose Cafe, a taxi ride up the hill and I'm back on trail. It's a good 7 days for me to Crater Lake. I have a box waiting at the little store in Mazama. Looking forward to viewing the lake. Still … Continue reading Back on trail to Crater Lake

Tuesday, 7/17 Another milestone: I reached mile 1700 today. This means I have hiked 200 miles on the PCT so far this year! I have less than 400 miles to go! Damn, if only my feet hold out. 😖 I made I-5 today! Still somewhat hazy and HOT! Now to hitch to Ashland, OR. One … Continue reading Ashland, Oregon

Friday, 7/13 Friday the 13th!!! Oh my. I slept poorly on the lawn. It was warm and while the road had few cars and trucks, it was jarring when they passed. Miserable trudge out of Seiad Valley. I just had to wait till the restaurant opened at 7am. I wanted my eggs, darn it. It … Continue reading Seiad to Ashland

I took a long, cool shower in Seiad. It felt SO good, then I stepped out and started sweating again. 😝 Took a look at the temp and it's still 97 outside!!! Official high was 107. I can confirm that it sure felt like it. I also confirmed the store/restaurant won't open till 7am, not … Continue reading So good to be clean…

Monday, 7/9 Got dropped off at Echo Summit right at noon. Water was 10.7 miles away, so that was my goal for today. My feet felt a bit sore, but nothing like last week. I kept the speed down and arrived just after 6pm. My feet feel great!!! I'd jump for joy and dance a … Continue reading Etna to Seiad Valley

I am so done with inactivity. My feet are somewhat better after sitting around Saturday and Sunday. Reading Kindle ebooks and Fark just go so far as something to do. Waiting on USPS to deliver the insoles from Amazon. I'm ready to leave within minutes afterwards, hopefully early enough to hit the trail. It's 10.7 … Continue reading I’m off and hiking again

The Hiker Hut has plastic tubs and epson salts to soak feet. I've never done that, but it might help, so why not? Otherwise it's boring sitting or laying around all day. Very, very boring. 🙄 The soak was nice with my feet feeling softer. Not much to do except look at news of the … Continue reading Epson Salts and boredom