I've never before met such friendly skeeters. They flock to you by the dozens, but only bite once landing for 5+ seconds, and oftentimes never land. I've begun to suspect a governmental operation behind these strange behaviors, as the incessant swarms are enough to drive one batty. Head nets are a necessity (or Usain Bolt…

Friday, July 12 Hit the trail early with the intent of getting to Mazama Village, a campground south of Crater Lake, as early as possible in order to get a walk-in reservation for a tent site. Phone calls and internet research had suggested the walk-in reservation kiosk opened at 7 am, for a limited number…

Monday, July 8We awoke early and hiked hard over lava fields (this was one of th last and most costly portions of the PCT to construct) to reach Fish Lake Resort by 1 pm, the end of our first leg, and our first resupply point.We reveled in sunshine beside the lake at our tiny campsite…