PCT Sobo Day 70 – Halfway!

Day 70

Home: Domingo Springs Campground, outside Mile 1312.9

End: Mount chair, Mile 1340.4

Walked miles: 27.5 miles

The morning air was a bit cold when I woke up, so I made my warm Granola breakfast and an essential breakfast while I was wrapped in my comforter. The camping advantage in a camp was that it could obtain water directly from a nozzle, making my morning tasks much easier. In addition, the convenient bathrooms and trash cans were just a few steps away. Once I started packing, I used these luxury facilities, I paid for my site and returned to the road.

While I returned to return to the forest, I suddenly heard barking. For the corner of the eye, I could see a big dog that headed towards me. A huge German shepherd pounced on me out of nowhere! Having grown around the dogs, I knew how to maintain my composure and affirm my trust. After some barking, the dog realized that he was not intimidated or a threat and turned me around to return to where he came. Close the call!

Now that he was no longer being harassed by a unleashed dog, I continued on the path. When the sun came out, the morning began to warm up. I had what could have been my last vision of Lassen Peak and went up to a crest where I walked most of the morning.

Much of this area was burned by Dixie Fire in 2021, so I walked through miles of what seemed burned sticks. Once again, the Brush of White Espinas was the resident plant that took over the burning zone, so I had to endure more pokes and scratches while fighting through its spiny needles.

Finally, I arrived at the road leading Chester and sat at the picnic tables for a short break. Someone had also left a water cache, so I shook my mixture of electrolytes to overcome the next section of exposed burns. He knew that Zee and John were probably going to Chester, so he would probably not see them for a while. Not wanting to spend more time, I went ahead.

Above, I climbed through the hot and shading zone. Instead of thorny bushes, this section was dominated by a friendly species with rounded and non -spicy leaves, a welcome change. Despite the great elevation gain for today, the path rose gradually and easily.

The great milestone for today was the midpoint of the PCT. Yes, almost at the top of the climb, I reached the path of the path. Now I had less miles ahead than behind me. Honestly, the monument was a bit disappointing because it was just a small white post in the middle of the path. But, I enjoyed reading all the names in the registration book and see comments about getting so far.

Soon, I was out of the heart of the burning zone and in a volcanic moon landscape. The floor became rocky and irregular that red rock formations appeared here and there. I walked until I found the perfect camp, one overlooking heaven. From my hanger, I saw the set of solving the sky in red tones similar to the surrounding rock.

While looking at my map in preparation for the next day, I noticed a monument not far from me. It was the Ishi Memorial, a monument for the last known member of the people of Yahi who lived in the area and that were decimated during California’s gold fever. Reading about Ishi and his life made me think about all the stories that these lands argue that we will never know.

With these thoughts in my mind, I closed my eyes and recognized Ishi and its people.

And that is a day in the life of a PCT Sobo hiker!

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