PCT SOBO DAY 13 – Finally warm

Day 13

Home: Smith Brook Trail Junction, Mile 181.0

END: Steven’s Pass/Leavenworth, Mile 188.5

Walked miles: 7.5 miles

City day! Thank God! This section has been so difficult. I definitely needed food and rest of the city abundant! I woke up early this morning, fearing in front of my cold and humid team. Like a hiker, I skipped breakfast because everything was too humid and cold. I needed to cook my breakfast (I didn’t have bars), but the idea of having to do all that while cold, wet and uncomfortable turned off. I prefer to wait and eat a great meal in the city. After all, I only had 7.5 miles and were mostly downhill.

Eager to get to the city, I left at 6:30 am I felt bad for leaving Guepardo pants behind, but I didn’t want to disturb his dream since he had had so little the night before. I hadn’t moved when I took out my store, so I thought it was better to leave it.

This morning was very similar to the day before. The misty rain dripped and fell, causing everything to get wet. I started with my rain jacket (to stay hot) and my umbrella (to keep me dry). I went through Lake Valhalla, a beautiful and popular lake, but all I could see was fog and a water suggestion on the edge of the lake. Oh, well, I suppose I will have to return and see it when there is no fog.

The morning passed in Borrón. I simply kept my head down and continued moving, dragged by the promise of a hot breakfast and a warm and dry room. Finally, the rain stopped and I could keep my umbrella. In addition, I obtained a significant cell service for the first time since I was on the road. I had only heard 1 podcast episode during the last week and a half, so being able to download something to listen was a real novelty.

I used the podcast to keep my mind busy. The path became softer and wider, and the hikers of a day began to come. I suppose the weather does not keep fans away in the outdoor. Soon, the sounds of a large road were getting closer and more, and I left in a large gravel parking lot. This was not what I expected at all, but I was happy to detect the ski area of Steven’s Pass just to the other side of the road.

The ski station staff was very cozy and pleasant when I went to pick up the replenishment package that I had sent there. Some other hikers were also there, some were heading to Skykomish, some to Wenatchee. There was even a guy who was giving trips to hikers if they needed to reach the city. I chose hitch since he and some other hikers were heading in the opposite direction. It didn’t take me for a long time to hitch Leavenworth.

Once there, it was like entering a new land. The climate was warm, the sun shone and surrounded by German buildings. Yes, Leavenworth is a tourist city of Bavarian style that really adheres to its theme.

My first stop was breakfast at Leavenworth Coffee and Waffles, where a woman acknowledged that I was a PCT hiker and bought my breakfast. That was so pleasant! I sat down and talked to her before my food arrived, then said goodbye before devouring my breakfast. For me, this is a true example of trail magic. It was completely unexpected, so generous, and a true example of how care can be our fellow citizens.

It was then that the tasks. I registered at my hotel, I washed my clothes, I had lunch, I went to Safeway to increase my refueling, and finally rested. Part of me wanted to leave, but the other part of me was more than happy to sleep in bed and talk to the janitor for the rest of the night.

However, I have to say that I had much more energy than it usually has in the days of the city. I usually feel very slow, my body hurts and I just want to sleep. This time, however, I had much more energy and my feet did not hurt! My body is much more prepared for this through the thing now, but you still need to rest.

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

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