Monday, April 19, 2021 Miles: 29.2 Elevation gain/loss: 6460’/8383′ Start: campsite 3mi beyond Pioneer Mail picnic area End: campsite 8mi beyond Scissors Crossing I was up at 4am and on trail by 5. I was glad for my early start, since the barren and hot descent to Scissors Crossing took a very long time. On … Continue reading PCT: Campo to Cajon Pass, Day 3
Sunday, April 18, 2021 Miles: 27.6 Elevation gain/loss: 6289’/4888′ Start: Kitchen Creek End: campsites 3mi beyond Pioneer Mail picnic area I got up at 3:45am and packed up, after being unable to sleep from the horribly windy night with my tent shaking, and heading out by 4:30am. Part way through my day, I passed through … Continue reading PCT: Campo to Cajon Pass, Day 2
Saturday, April 17, 2021 Miles: 30.6 Elevation gain/loss: 6637’/5423′ Start: 1mi shy of the border End: Kitchen Creek After getting up at 4:30am, my scheduled Lyft arrived at 5:10am and we headed towards Campo. Since I had eaten so little food the night before, I put in an online Starbucks order for pickup and we … Continue reading PCT: Campo to Cajon Pass, Day 1
Friday, April 16, 2021 After I finished work for the day, my partner drove me to Logan Airport in Boston. I checked my bag and made it quickly through security with no trouble. After a 45-minute wait, the flight boarded and we took off on schedule. We had a smooth flight and arrived right on … Continue reading PCT: Campo to Cajon Pass, Day 0
Saturday, August 31 Start: Spooner Summit Trailhead End: Kingsbury Junction South Miles: 18.6 (+0.5 side trail to parking lot, +0.8mi walk to Tramway Market for cash for the bus and snacks) Elevation gain/loss: 4541’/4173′ I was up at 6:30am this morning, and called a Lyft at 7am, arriving at the trailhead by 7:30am. From Spooner … Continue reading TRT day 8
Friday, August 30 Start: Mt Rose Summit Trailhead End: Spooner Summit Trailhead Miles: 23.2 Elevation gain/loss: 3953’/5705′ I was up this morning around 6:30am, packed up my bags, had a quick breakfast, and then headed out to the trailhead, arriving by 8am. A friend from South Lake Tahoe had been willing to pick up me … Continue reading TRT day 7
Thursday, August 29 Start: Mt Rose Summit trailhead End: Brockway Summit trailhead Miles: 22.9 Elevation gain/loss: 2982’/4734′ After a lovely zero day in town, I was up at 6:15am this morning. I had a quick breakfast and then ordered a Lyft to the trailhead. I arrived at the trailhead by 7am, prepped my gear, and … Continue reading TRT day 6
Tuesday, August 27 Start: Tahoe City End: Brockway Summit trailhead Miles: 20.3 Elevation gain/loss: 3993’/3215′ After restless sleep due to anxiety and the 3rd room’s occupant arriving loudly at 11pm (including the crinkliest bag in creation), I was up at 5:15am. I had a quick breakfast and was out waiting for the 6am bus a … Continue reading TRT day 5
Monday, August 26 Start: north fork of Blackwood Creek End: Tahoe City Miles: 13.9 (+4mi around town) Elevation gain/loss: 1834’/3547′ After getting to sleep around 8:30pm, I woke up at 5:45am and headed out on trail by 6:30am. The viewpoint overlooking Lake Tahoe was spectacular in the sunrise light. The trail descended for a short … Continue reading TRT day 4
Sunday, August 25 Start: Susie Lake End: north fork of Blackwood Creek Miles: 26.5 Elevation gain/loss: 5479’/5315′ After a solid night sleep, I was up at 5:40am and on trail by 6:30am. I had a quick climb up to Dick’s Pass (9390′), where I got some cell service and was able to place reservations for … Continue reading TRT day 3
Transcending Mountains 