Author: Nicolas
Day 59 – August 25
3 Highlights: Daily Summary: Daily Reflections (challenges, insights, musings):Woke up to the sight of four wild horses charging straight toward me as I unzipped my tent this morning. For a moment, I thought I might be starring in some low-budget Western remake, but they stopped short, giving me a curious look before galloping off. Not… Read more
Day 58 – August 24
3 Highlights: Daily Summary: Daily Reflections (challenges, insights, musings):Woke up at 6:30 AM to find that Granite and Triple T were already packing up their tents, leaving me to play catch-up. Just as I was mentally preparing myself for a long day, I looked up and spotted a herd of wild horses—about 50 of them—grazing… Read more
Day 57 – August 23
3 Highlights: Daily Summary: Daily Reflections (challenges, insights, musings):After a night of tossing and turning, I decided to get ahead on social media updates instead of battling with my sleeping bag. A quick morning routine later, I felt somewhat human again. Granite and I hit up Safeway for resupplies, and I snagged a peach from… Read more
Day 56 – August 22
August 22 – Day 56 3 Highlights: Daily Summary: Daily Reflections (challenges, insights, musings): Woke up feeling like I’d spent the night on a tilt-a-whirl—my tent was pitched at such an angle I kept sliding down. Not exactly the restful sleep I was hoping for. I also woke up late and started the day grumpy,… Read more
Day 55 – August 21
3 Highlights: – Waking up to the full moon setting behind the peaks. – A much-needed Non-Sleep Deep Rest meditation. – Learning I won’t need to carry all the bear-proofing gear anymore. Daily Summary: – Distance hiked: 46 km – Starting point: Lonesome Lake – Ending point: Close to Little Sweetwater River – Weather conditions:… Read more
Day 54 – August 20
3 Highlights: – River swim that revived my soul. – Jaw-dropping views in the Cirque of the Towers. – Feeling like I’m living “The Comfort Crisis” out here. Daily Summary: – Distance hiked: 43 km – Starting point: 1 km beyond Hat Pass -Ending point: Lonesome Lake – Weather conditions: Mostly sunny with some morning… Read more
Day 53 – August 19
3 Highlights: – Conquering Knapsack Col with epic views. – Listening to “The Comfort Crisis” while hiking. – Hiking with Granite again and spotting a porcupine. Daily Summary: – Distance hiked: 37 km – Starting point: 1 km from Knapsack Col – Ending point: 1 km beyond Hat Pass – Weather conditions: Mostly sunny with… Read more
Day 52 – August 18: The dog bite
3 Highlights: – Hitching my way to Green River. – Spotting four moose—mamas with calves! – Finally feeling strong on the trail again. Daily Summary: – Distance hiked: 32 km – Starting point: Green River – Ending point: 7 km into Knapsack Col – Weather conditions: Sunny until 19:30. Daily Reflections (challenges, insights, musings): Woke… Read more
Day 51 – August 17: Still in Pinedale
Highlights: • Morning coffee, afternoon coffee, and pretty much all the coffee at the Pines with Granite, Scooter, and Narrator. • Catching up with family and friends (and maybe a little too much catching up with the local cuisine). • Experiencing all the weather Wyoming has to offer—sunshine, rain, and a surprise parasol-to-the-head storm. Daily… Read more
Day 50 – August 16: Pinedale
3 Highlights: 1. Hitch by Mike and entertaining conversation all the way to Pinedale 2. Cappuccino at Pine Cafe and lunch at Wrangler Cafe 3. Live music in the park with fellow hikers Daily Summary: – Distance hiked: 11 km – Starting point: Close to Green River – Ending point: Pinedale after a 45 min… Read more