Day 117

Miles hiked: 14
Campsite: 1570.8
Weather: 70s and ☀️
One word to describe the day: determination

This morning I woke up with a pretty terrible headache. I think it's a combination of dehydration but also my body adjusting to the altitude. One good thing about going south is I'm gradually getting higher in elevation as I hike further into the Sierra and ending at the highest point, Mount Whitney. If I was going north I would have started right at Mount Whitney. I'm sure my body will adjust and things will get better, but if not I do have altitude medication just in case.

This morning I only had 7 mi to get to the road to South lake Tahoe where I will resupply for the next stretch. I'm going to get back on trail today as well to keep the momentum going. I saw a pika on trail finally! I'm sure a million have passed me. I just haven't seen them. They are so freaking cute! I want one! I passed echo lake which has the most adorable old Forest cabins. Seriously what a stunning place for a home. Prob most peoples second homes, ha.

I was walking past a cabin and a man was out working on it. He sneezed and I screamed 'bless you!' He asked me if I was hiking the PCT and that struck up a convo. He then said he had to run into south lake to go to ace and offered me a ride! The trail provides. Thank you Todd! The Tahoe valley campground was sooo hiker friendly. They have two sites set aside for hikers to stay at for free. Free showers and laundry for $3.50! A mama bear and cub made a visit to the campground and ran away with someones trash. 🐻

I ordered a Lyft to get back to the trailhead. And started hiking around 5:30. I did 2000 feet in elevation gain and 7 miles by 7:30 😅 I was trying to get to a lake before dark but luckily came upon the most perfect vista. And a trail friend (Moses) I had met with Ian in sisters was there setting up camp! Czytaj więcej