PCT Day 4 – The crash
I woke up to the sound of someone fumbling with the water spigot at 4 am. Then at 5 am to the rustling of nearby hikers packing up their gear. I swear it took the couple section hiking an hour to pack up camp in the dark!
PCT Day 3 – Cowboy camping under the stars
I didn’t sleep very well. The wind was blowing all night. The tent wall by my head constantly flapped in the wind. Also one tent state blew out of the sandy ground twice. At 2am, the second time I found a huge rock and out it over the stake.
PCT Day 2 – What’s so bad about Monday?
I woke at 5 to a quiet camp site. Not even the turkeys were making noise. There were 20-30 hikers in tents but nobody was moving. I laid in bed until 5:30 and decided it was time to get up.
PCT Day 1 – Did somebody say burger?
I rolled over and checked the time. 4:30. My stomach was filled with nervous excitement and I wanted to get moving! I slept better than expected. Maybe the nights on the AZT will pay off.
AZT Day 14 – Ending at the Copper Mountain Hotel
The dark sky exploded with stars. The moon was almost full. And I could see the silouette if a tall mountain poking though the horizon like a finger.
AZT Day 13 – Sleeping under the stars
Laying under the stars for the first time feels right. The only thing between me and the ground is a sheet of tyvek, an air mattress, and my sleeping bag.
AZT Day 12 – Kearny Zero
Copper Mining Town. One street with food, rest, and drink. Kind hole in the wall.
AZT Day 11 – The Final Push to Kearny
4:30 came early. I woke up to another cold and tried morning. My right heel was tender and a bit swollen when I woke up. Rough vibes to start the day.
AZT Day 10 – The Standoff
The bull walked over. The section of fence right next to the cattle gate was laying down. Shit.
AZT Day 9 – Rocky Trails and Vitamin I
Wide awake at 5:00. I can’t sleep in even in a real bed! My mind was ready to get on the trail. It was better to lay down and relax with service on my phone.