• Day 66

    July 5, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F

    Miles hiked: 17.2
    Campsite location: Paynes lake
    Weather: high 80s and sunny
    One word to describe the day: 1k

    Today we hit 1000 mi! It feels like I've been on trail forever but also just started yesterday. Time is weird like that. And it's wild to think I still have 1650 left to hike but I know this next 1000 will fly by.

    Mel and I decided to go 17 miles today to payne lake. By the time I got to the lake I was so happy we weren't going any further. I'm feeling so tired! Tomorrow we only have six miles into etna for resupply. Today's views were so pretty. They reminded me of what I think the sierra might look like with jagged granite peaks. I wasn't expecting it! As soon as I got to the lake I jumped in. My feet are sooooo sore. Hoping my new shoes are the trick.
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