Back to the woods with a big day

Day 15 (117) Miles: 26.4 Mileage: 2417.3 We woke up at our normal hiking time rather than our we’re-in-a-hotel-let’s-sleep-in time. We knew there were many miles and considerable climbs ahead of us. The first ten miles went well. I felt strong and moved well up the valley. Then came the wall. Despite eating and drinking […]

Zero!

Day 14 (116) Miles: 0 Mileage: 2,390.6 Today we slept in, ate pancakes and pizza and popcorn and ice cream, soaked in the hot tub and laid about for hours. It was a lovely break for our feet and a wonderful opportunity to shower again, for no particular reason at all. Tomorrow we continue north!

Hiking with showers in mind

Day 13 (115) Miles: 16.4 Mileage: 2,390.6 Despite the drawing town and showers, I was reluctant to get out of my bed this morning. It was chilly again and I was so sleepy. The lure eventually took over and we left camp around 7 a.m. It quickly warmed up and the sweating took over. It […]