We camped last night around 4k feet, on the tallest mountain that we could see- at mile 59.5. Our last water source was at 58.5, so Joe got up at 5:30am to back track to refill our 4 liters (2 each). The thing about the PCT, you have to coordinate a few things - 1. your starting point, 2. where tent sites are in relation to where you want to finish (we're asked to only camp where sites have already been established), 3. where our next water source is and how far off trail the source is (and how much water we need to ration/carry).
Last night we out did ourselves so we agreed that we would make camp and then back track when we had more energy in the morning.
Joe agreed to make the 2 miles round trip, so I stayed behind and prepared my things for the day and make our breakfast. Breakfast consists of oatmeal, carnation and instant coffee. All in one! Yum!
Our sunrise this morning was incredible! The VIEWS! Ahhhh.
About 5 miles into our day, it started raining. We pulled out our rain gear and trailed on.
About mile 8 it started to lightning and thunder... at this time we were on the side of the mountain, on about a 18 inch trail cut into its ridge. It was a tad threatening. We busted our bums to get down, at least to a safer area with some cover. We got 4 miles in, in 45 minutes! A record!
Today was fun, the views and the storm kept our minds on other things.
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