Author: Hannah

  • PCT SOBO 2022 Entry 11: Bigger miles and bigger smiles

    PCT SOBO 2022 Entry 11: Bigger miles and bigger smiles

    I woke up early on day 49 intending to leave Mazama Village by 7:30. But my portable charger and lamp were taking forever to charge so I ended up leaving at 9:45. It was nice to leave a little later though because the store opened at 9 so I was…

  • PCT SOBO 2022 Entry 10: Staying motivated

    PCT SOBO 2022 Entry 10: Staying motivated

    On day 45 I headed out from Shelter Cove to start the fire closure detour. Shelter cove was a nice place to take a Nero and it was fun talking with the northbound hikers. There was a “tramily” of 12 hikers who have been together since the beginning which is…

  • PCT SOBO 2022 Entry 9: Burnt trees and hitch hiking with ease

    PCT SOBO 2022 Entry 9: Burnt trees and hitch hiking with ease

    Whatever weight I may have lost since starting the trail was immediately gained back at the breakfast buffet at Timberline Lodge. I had several servings of food. There were bagels, scrambled eggs with cheese, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, waffles, fruit, quiche, pastries, smoothies, and of course limitless coffee. I was…

  • PCT SOBO 2022 Entry 8: Chasing waterfalls

    PCT SOBO 2022 Entry 8: Chasing waterfalls

    On day 35 (August 10) we left Portland and headed back to Cascade Locks to get on the trail. Portland was somewhat fun. I went to the Powell bookstore and got a book about a woman who lived alone in the Adirondacks “Woodswoman.” I also went to a couple outdoor…