More pictures from the Sierras – part 2

Travis is not doing well. It’s the heat, the neverending sunshine that leads to blistering hot days climbing up and down these mountains.  I can’t remember the last time I even saw a cloud.  It’s slowly wearing me down and making me wonder why I’m out here when every day is miserable 😞 I still…

I am quickly learning that this trail is beautiful, but also requires a much higher level of planning than I am used to.  For example, campsites are not very common and tend to be a hiker/biker sites at state parks or campsites at private RV parks. Well, I got to cannon beach last night intending…

Made it to Tahoe!!  These last 3 days were grueling but oh so beautiful… In the Sierras I got into a pattern, hike to a major pass and then back down to a valley.  It was basically a daily occurrence and made it easy to fall into a rhythm.  Well, I don’t have that anymore,…

We’re getting close to the end! The past couple of days on the trail have actually been rainy, that’s really the first time this entire summer that I’ve had to hike in the rain, which is pretty amazing!  Otherwise it’s just been a lot of lovely beach walking and meeting new friends.  There was one…

I don’t even remember my last post, was it from Stevens pass?  Seems like so long ago even though I know it was only a few days.  Anyway, I started hiking with a group of other north-bound section hikers who were finishing up their PCT hikes from previous years, so we all decided to get…