Exploring the world…one step at a time
Tuesday, July 10 2018
Mile marker 2646.42 – Monument 78/ Canadian Border +
Mile 0 – Mile 11.4: 15 miles / 41 total miles walked
It started drizzling in the evening and then rained a lot all night. Everything was soaking wet and cold in the morning. We still decided to make the run to the border and then reassess the situation when we got back.
Monday, July 9 2018
Mile marker 2635.42 – Mile marker 2646.43: 11 miles / 26 total miles walked
Had a pretty good night all in all. I had my bug net up and thank god I did, the mosquitoes are nasty up here. Other than some more weird dreams I slept pretty well and got up around 6.
Sunday, July 8 2018
Mile marker 2625.93 – Mile marker 2635.42: ~10 miles / 15 total miles walked
I was absolutely freezing all night, even with my down hoody and the warm quilt. I hardly slept, but when I did I had some really weird dreams. It’s amazing what kind of crap your mind digs up when you have so much time to think.
I woke up in the middle of the night because I heard some rustling, so I looked towards my food bag and there’s a mouse sitting on top of it, trying to get in. So I clapped my hands and it scurried off.
Saturday, July 7 2018
Mile marker 2620.93 – Mile marker 2625.93: 5 miles / 5 total miles walked
Alright boys and girls…..I made it to the beginning. Finally 😄 After a few plane rides, two days in a car and a lot of anxiety, I can at last start walking.
J and J dropped me off at Ravensongs Roost in Mazama, which is an amazing place. There were a few people there who have already tagged the border and will be on their way south soon.
Although I originally planned to stay the night and head out in the morning, Broken Toe was driving up to Hart’s Pass in the afternoon and I decided to go for it.
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