Early start because of my intention to hike another 30 today. If only I’d knew then what I know now, and how much I really needed that extra time.. It was still dark when I got up, but by the Read More …

After another cold night, I am considering buying either a sleeping bag liner or a body-heat reflecting mat to lay underneath my current sleeping pad. Will see what they advise at the outfitter in Bend. Allright, eleven miles to go Read More …

The strain in my shin had subsided a little but was still there when I woke up. It was very cold when I started hiking, so I layered up again. Only after several hours I changed into my shorts and Read More …

Yup, the gravitational pull of the town-vortex was strong again today. I did not spend the two hours I intended there… This morning was icy cold again, and that does not help to get out of camp. After hitting the Read More …

Not having enjoyed rushing after the others yesterday, I decided hike out early. Peach-man had told me that the water-source near our campsite was a pain to get to (steep trail) and so I left camp with only a couple Read More …