This was our first day where our hike required music. Joe and I plugged in and pushed through the 2k feet elevation gain, then the decline, and the climb up again. It was hot, the sun unrelenting. We walked 8 miles in desert like mountains, barely finding shade along the way. Thankfully our packs were beginning to feel lighter as our food and water was mostly consumed by this point. Up and up we went, with gorgeous views of the mountains in the distance behind us. It’s beautiful how the layers fade into a blue ombré.
Before we knew it, we found ourselves walking into what appeared to be a slice of Northern California; tall pine trees, enormous pine cones, and soft ground covered in pine needles. And the smell! It was heavenly. We found a clearing and dropped our packs- it was time for a nap. We earned it.
2.5 miles to go! We were so sore and ready to be done. .1 miles left... and what do we see... a sign “Wolverines of the PCT! Trail Magic at site 42”
MORE trail magic! We are getting spoiled! Will it last?
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