PCT SOBO DAY 60 – Trying to take it easy

Day 60

Home: TENTSITE, Mile 1073.2

END: TENTSITE, MILLA 1098.3

Walked miles: 25.1 miles

I woke up this morning determined to take it easy and just do 25 miles a day. I took my time having breakfast and packing my things. They passed a couple of nobles in Ashland and gave them a wave.

The morning was excellent for walking. It was not too hot and I was walking on the shaded side of the mountain. I climbed through a burning zone and was received by a couple of shy deer that bounced in the hill. When I went up, I arrived at a quiet -looking area that had escaped the burn, giving me an idea of ​​how the area used to be.

The thunderstorms were still in the forecast, so the clouds were always present. The day passed quite easily since the clouds kept the temperature low. A few drops fell on me throughout the day, but it was not important.

I went through an area with rusty red rocks that looked like a reminiscence of Utah. It was nice to be out of a burning zone and see Green again. Contrast with burned orange and bright blue of the lakes in the distance.

With only 5 miles on the day, I took a break on highway 3. The air was smoked, probably because yesterday some fires began during lightning. However, I wasn’t sure that, since I couldn’t see any smoke column anywhere.

However, when I started my final climb, the air lost its smoked smell, but I could still see the distant mist. I was afraid that my final climb was strenuous, but I barely noticed the elevation gain of 800 feet, the climb was so soft.

In a chair about living trees, I found the perfect protected camp. For now, the dark clouds had gathered and thunder constantly rumbled. I knew the rain was going to fall at any time. I quickly picked up water and set my store. Just when I entered, I heard the first drops of rain. I had done it right in time!

After dinner, I informed my sleeping pad, ready to accommodate the night. At that time, the rain slowed and stopped, although he could still hear a distant thunder. Complete and cozy, I fell asleep in the hope that the worst of the storm would have ended.

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

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