Tag: #ThruHike
Day 34 – July 31
3 Highlights: Daily Summary: Daily Reflections (challenges, insights, musings): Today started beautifully as I hiked down from my camping spot. I hit a dirt road and felt a bit disappointed at the long stretch ahead, but the distant mountains provided some solace. Along the way, I encountered several friendly locals, exchanging greetings which lifted my… Read more
Day 23 – July 20
Highlights: 1. Trail magic hit me three times: First, a box with drinks and snacks and a waste deposit. Then, a box with drinks—I tried root beer and actually enjoyed it. Finally, some campers gave me water and a granola bar. 2. Boulder mountains 3. Nims book “Project Possible” kept me good company Daily Summary:… Read more
Day 22 – July 19
Highlights: Daily Summary: Daily Reflections (challenges, insights, musings): Today began with an ambitious start, covering 10 km before breakfast and 20km before lunch. This left me feeling somewhat accomplished, despite the grueling heat and my persistent fatigue. At one point, while getting water from a log, I had the distinct premonition that I was going… Read more
Day 5 – July 2: Elisabeth Lake to Many Glacier
Every on I meet have seen a bear 3 Highlights: Daily Summary: Daily Reflections: It’s beautiful here, no doubt about it. The landscape is something straight out of a nature documentary, except I’m in it, sweating and swatting at bugs. I’ve noticed something peculiar: people pay $400 to have a horse carry them where their… Read more
Day 3 – June 30
The CDT community Daily Summary: Daily Reflections: Saw two cubs in the distance and my heart raced, thinking they were pumas. Started filming, then realized they were foxes. Breakfast was six eggs, simple and hearty. Took the Empire Builder train from West Glacier to East Glacier. Arrived at Luna’s and The Looking Glass Basecamp. Met… Read more