DAY 89 – OUT OF SHASTA

Two days ago I somehow made a day of 28 miles to Mount Shasta, yesterday I took a full day to rest and replenish. After breakfast with Upstream, Snap and Lightning McQueen, we headed back to the path. The gang plays about 27 miles today. I’m not sure I will make that full distance or not. My legs feel great, and the forest prevents things from getting too hot, but my package is heavy and my left foot hurts for some reason. I will open some ibuprofen and see how it remains. It is a pain more than a pain, and it seems to be improving a little better as it warms me, but we will see how it goes.

It is 99 miles from Mount Shasta to Etna. It is an easy 4 1/2 days walk, but I think I can do it in four. I know there is a fire between Etna and Seiadd Valley, but it is not yet in the PCT closing application, and I have not investigated anymore. I will solve it in a few days. I am trying to get to Ashland Oregon in 10 or 11 days. I will take some zeros and see some works at its annual Shakespeare festival. 25 years have probably spent since I went, but it is an experience too good to let it pass. From there, except for any injury or rarity, do not plan to take zeros in the rest of Oregon or the first half of Washington. I definitely take me a few days off at home when I arrive at the Snoqualmie pass, but I am sure I will be anxious to go back up and finish the end.

With the slightly colder climate, smokeless in the air and good conditions of trails, I like the section of the PCT of the northern California. It is not the same type of beauty as the desert, the mountains, or anything to come, but it has its own character, and I think that this section is discarded too easily by many hikers.

This website contains affiliate links, which means that the walk can receive a percentage of any product or service that you buy using the links in the items or ads. The buyer pays the same price that would do it differently, and his purchase helps to support the continuous objective of the walk to address his quality backpack advice and information. Thanks for your support!

For more information, visit the page about this site.