Uncategorized – PCT Take 3: Mugshot Hikes Again

Prelude

When I was about nine years, old, my parents and their best friends decided to try camping. Our family had five kids and theirs had two, the older of whom had cerebral palsy. My father worked as an aircraft mechanic, and his friend was an electrician. Needless to say, neither family was wealthy. So campingContinue reading “Prelude”

I arrived at Boulder Oaks Campground on March 27 to find about thirty backpackers grouped into three sites. I assumed they were thru hikers like me and asked if I could share their camp. They said sure and told me they were going to have a big campfire later. I was unsure about that as I figured it meant they would be up late partying. So I chose a site a couple sites away and invited another thru hiker to join me. Later I found out the group was not thru hikers but section hikers from a meet up group in San Diego. They were hiking from Mt. Laguna to Lake Morena, just an overnight. They had just gotten the fire started when I walked by heading to the outhouse. As I came out , a trail angel pulled up with several coolers of beer so I decided to join in the fun. There were just a few people standing around and someone shouted Free beer. Next thing you know it was like the walking dead coming out of the other campsites. We all had a good time and shared some stories. There were four of us thru hikers there by then. It was fun and I said good night about 8;00 and went to bed.

March 28 This morning I passed the place where I had had my colossal face plant in 2018 that earned me my trail name. I thought I would recognize the exact spot and even the rock that I tripped over, but when I thought I found the spot there was no rock to be found.Continue reading “I arrived at Boulder Oaks Campground on March 27 to find about thirty backpackers grouped into three sites. I assumed they were thru hikers like me and asked if I could share their camp. They said sure and told me they were going to have a big campfire later. I was unsure about that as I figured it meant they would be up late partying. So I chose a site a couple sites away and invited another thru hiker to join me. Later I found out the group was not thru hikers but section hikers from a meet up group in San Diego. They were hiking from Mt. Laguna to Lake Morena, just an overnight. They had just gotten the fire started when I walked by heading to the outhouse. As I came out , a trail angel pulled up with several coolers of beer so I decided to join in the fun. There were just a few people standing around and someone shouted Free beer. Next thing you know it was like the walking dead coming out of the other campsites. We all had a good time and shared some stories. There were four of us thru hikers there by then. It was fun and I said good night about 8;00 and went to bed.”

Here we go again.

Dropping like flies

So, it’s been raining heavily, but we’re all quite comfy holed up in these sweet little cabins at Lake Morena. During brief periods when it stops raining, we all come out and stand in a big circle, maintaining appropriate social distancing. The food at the malt shop is so good and the portions are soContinue reading “Dropping like flies”

Rain

So the first two days were so nice. It was quite cool and cloudy the whole time but it didn’t rain. Compared to two years ago when I did this this, this was heaven. In late April 2018 the temperature was in the low 90s and there was no shade. So that was quite miserable.Continue reading “Rain”

Packed and ready

So I am heading out tomorrow. Expect to begin hiking on Sunday.

Getting Ready

Well I am packed and ready to go. Fully loaded pack weight 23 lbs. I am a happy girl.

PCT Take 2

Welcome to my new PCT page to document my second attempt at completing a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. Many of you recall my first attempt at thru-hiking the PCT in 2018. For those who didn’t follow that trek, here’s the Cliff Notes version: I did a faceplant on Day 3. At the ER,Continue reading “PCT Take 2”