Day 90: Shelter Cove
From mile 1895.3 to Shelter Cove mile 1904.1 We had an easy 9 – 10 mile hike down to Shelter Cove Resort & Marina on Odell Lake. We passed a bunch of small ponds on the way down. I had a bit of Read More
Day 89: Lakes, Peaks & Skeeters
From Windigo Pass mile 1875.7 to mile 1895.3 Today included swimming in Summit Lake, walking on snow on Diamond Peak and suffering from swarms of mosquitoes. We all slept in a bit because we planned to go just under 20 miles. The next water Read More
Day 88: Mt Thielsen
From Thielsen Creek mile 1853.6 to Windigo Pass mile 1875.7 From the still snow covered Thielsen Creek at the base of Mt Thielsen it was an easy cruising 22 miles. Gentle ups and downs. Meadows where the pumice is too deep for much to Read More
Day 87: Flee The Smoke
From Mazama Village mile 1819.2 to Thielsen Creek mile 1853.6 To recap from yesterday, the PCT going north from here is closed for the next 17 miles or so because of fire. The west rim trail which could be an alternative is also closed. Read More
Day 86: Zero In Crater Lake
No trail miles today. Showers, laundry, rest, supplies and logistics. The trail along the west side of the run us closed due to the fire. The road around that side was closed today. The fire to the south has now closed the section of Read More
Day 85: Blanket Creek Fire Race
From mile 1794.5 to Mazama Village / Crater Lake mile 1819.2 Pictured above, left to right: me, Totes, Viking, Cola, Bones. Last night from my campsite on the ridge near Devils Peak I noticed an odd cloud to the north. Just before dark 10 Read More
Day 84: Over, Under & Around
From Fish Lake mile 1770.9 to 1794.5 Sam gave me a ride back to the trail at 7. The first half of the day was pleasant walking even though it climbed about 1500 feet. Had a nice lunch break with Totes, 3 section hikers Read More
Day 83: Oregon Turned On Me
From Klum Landing mile 1747.9 to Fish Lake mile 1770.9 Oregon had been so nice and gentle to me. Nice soft footpath, shaded by tall pines, very gentle and pleasant hiking. Oregon continued to be nice this morning. I got a very late start Read More
