Well, I've nearly done it. I've nearly crossed back over into civilized life. 10 nights straight in a bed betwixt cotton sheets, the opportunity to shower whenever the urge strikes (but I can't say my interpretation of "clean" vs. "dirty" has returned to pre-PCT standards), and the water rinses clear when I wash my hands.…
Bowron Lakes Circuit, Day 7
September 17 I WORE SUNGLASSES TODAY. I also did some other cool things…. We were up at dawn, and on the water by 7:30; 2 hours earlier than our average start time. A fine mist hovered over the lake, undulating and opening to afford varying peeks at Kaza Mountain and the distant shore of the…
Bowron Lakes Circuit, Day 6
September 16 Sunshine report: It's 6:15 am. I have poked enough of my torso out of my sleeping bag to track my head out the tent door, my gaze met with low lying clouds and mist. I delayed my departure from the tent, and heard raindrops pattering on the tarp minutes later. Sigh. And Dad…
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