PCT SOBO DAY 3 – OFFICIALLY A HIELD SOBO

Day 3

Home: PNT Boundary Trail, Mile 3.7

END: TENTSITE, MILLA 19.6

Walked miles: 15.9 miles

Last night it was much warmer than the previous one, although we had a couple of rambuntos deer throughout the night. Even so, I slept deeply and woke up a little after 5 am.

With so many camping people, it was difficult not to start preparing when everyone else were. Group per group, we all go at a staggered rhythm. The legend last night was Dale, a hiker of about 60 years who was not sure if he was going to reach the limit, much less back to the camp. But he did! We were all happy to see him get to the camp only 30 minutes after the rest of us. This morning, give it was ready to go and all the smiles.

In the few days that I have been on their way, there have already been a series of hikers who had to return before arriving at the border because they were not prepared or were not sure they could do it. But give it!

We all said goodbye and left, reluctantly accepting my destiny to have to face 3 long increases today. Fortunately, the first miles of trails were relatively flat (although with a small inclination), giving me time to heat myself. When I started Lake Hopkins, I was surprised how well I felt; Maybe I had finally adjusted to the elevation! But then I hit about 6500 feet and I realized that I was far from being acclimated.

Even so, I took my time and slowly went up and climbed from above to top, everything and around snow and throughout the curious that I had not noticed before. The snowfield that had been so treacherous since the other direction was now a piece of cake now that I knew how to board it. And with that, my first climb of the day was made. Not too bad!

I would have liked a break, but the mosquitoes were relentless. If I stopped for only 1 minute, they would swim me. I had to eat my morning snack on the fly. Fortunately, the path was soft and flat during the following miles.

When I arrived at Woody Pass, I found the perfect place that was far enough from the thaw of the thaw and had the fair amount of breeze to keep the mosquitoes at bay for about 10 minutes. Ahh, I could finally relax and take my rest well won.

While Woody Pass descended, once again my eyes were surprised in front of me. With my new perspective towards the south, I noticed details that I had not seen before. The perfect tent sites with incredible views splashed the pass, making me jealous of who had the opportunity to camp in such a beautiful location.

Then, I had to face my second climb of the day, to Rock Pass. At first glance, curved long and winding seemed to be easy to address. But, once again, the elevation slowed me. Even so, I was happy to fight in such a picturesque place.

Once I got up and about Rock Pass, headed where I camped my first night on the path and found a lot of other hikers lunching. Of course I had to join. I only had about 5 more miles for the day, so I made a long lunch and enjoyed the unreal sight in front of me.

Too soon, it was time to address the last climb of the day. After descending to Holman Pass (which is really a gap if you have walked at), the path was merciful gradual. I cleaned a short burns zone, then I found that the camp some of us had discussed when staying during the night. It was 3:30 pm.

I have said before that my goal for this walk is really enjoying it and not being stressed for thousands, but I spent a good time discussing whether or not to do a few more miles for the day. I mean, it was so long on the day! But, in the end I decided to take the time, relax and let my body recover from 3 days of hiking. The other hikers and I spoke path and tried to avoid the annoying mosquitoes as well as we could.

In the end, another 4 hikers appeared, so we had a great time hanging out. Once again, everyone went to bed early. Without fires to entertain us and more than enough mosquitoes to bother us, it was the right decision.

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