Day 17 Miles: 1,195.42 to 1,179.26 Plus 1.5 miles to trailhead from town The alarm rings at 5:30 a.m. Neither of us wants to get up. We have 4,000 feet to climb today… Continue reading →

Day 16 Miles: 0 We are supposed to be back on trail today but after visiting with friends some chores are left undone and so we opt to take a zero here to… Continue reading →

Day 15 Miles: 1,207.30 to 1,195.42 The wind blows relentlessly through the night. We can hear it’s gusts in the crowns of the trees nearby. Luckily the campground itself is pretty protected and… Continue reading →

Day 14 Miles: 1,224.07 to 1,207.30 “Are you the Canadians?” the guy asks. He is huffing and puffing up a steep hill with a sleeping bag attached to outside his backpack that itself… Continue reading →

Day 13 Miles: 1,241.71 to 1,224.07 My camera is not working. It stopped working yesterday afternoon. I turned it on to take a photo and a message popped on the screen: Card Error… Continue reading →

Day 12 Miles: 1,261.00 to 1,241.71 We’re back in the trail at 8:00, rested and fed by Nancy and Terry, our wonderful hosts. What a lovely break Bucks Lake turned out to be.… Continue reading →

Day 11 Miles: 0 Plus 1.4 miles walk to resort and back Plus 0.8 miles walk to trail angels Plus 1.4 to Haskins Campground and back It’s 6:30 a.m. when we wake up… Continue reading →

Day 10 Miles: 1284.29 to 1,265.40 We are up at 5:15 a.m., at 5:30 Brenda Braaten brings watermelon and muffins for breakfast. We eat and since we still have enough time left before… Continue reading →

Day 9 Miles: 1,293 to 1284.29 The night brings a peaceful rest. In the evening a doe visits our camp, walking around Swayed’s rent. Couple of times it lifts its head, looking directly… Continue reading →

Day 8 Miles: 1,313.29 to 1,293.00 + 0.4 miles to/from High Point We’re up at 4:30 a.m., it’s still dark outside, the moon shines brightly. We pack and eat breakfast watching the daylight… Continue reading →