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Day 102 – October 7
Highlights: 1. Coffee and conversation with Russell—alpinism, training, and books galore. 2. Catching up with friends and family—trail life meets connection. 3. Witnessing a beautiful sunset as the day wound down. Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 21 km • Starting point: Wolf Creek Pass • Ending point: km 3472 • Weather conditions: Sunny Daily reflections:… Read more
Day 100 – October 5
Highlights: 1. Stunning ridge hiking with expansive views. 2. A long, peaceful lunch on top, complete with a meditation session. 3. Reconnecting with friends and family via cell service—trail life meets tech. Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 41 km • Starting point: km 3402 • Ending point: km 3443 • Weather conditions: Sunny Daily reflections:… Read more
Day 99 – October 4: Zen and the art of smelly socks
Highlights: 1. Finishing Why Buddhism is True—yes, it took a hike to figure that one out. 2. Hiking a ridgeline at sunset—dangerously beautiful, like a bad idea in a pretty dress. 3. Watching Messi’s free kick, courtesy of some sweet cell service. Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 43 km • Starting point: km 3359 •… Read more
Day 98 – October 3: “The Bagel Bounty and Moose Musings”
Highlights: 1. Encountering two large moose by the lake where I stopped for lunch. 2. Plenty of hiker interactions throughout the day—good company! 3. Finding an unexpected (and mysterious) bag of bagels on the trail. Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 41 km • Starting point: km 3318 • Ending point: km 3359 • Weather conditions:… Read more
Day 97 – October 2: “Danke Germany”
Highlights: 1. Meeting German hikers—Danke, guys! 2. Epic grand views, reminiscent of Kleden but with that American flair. 3. Fresh water—a true luxury out here. Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 44 km • Starting point: km 3264 • Ending point: Stony Pass, 3318 • Weather conditions: Sunny Daily reflections: So there I was, freezing my… Read more