I had to go into town to resupply, catching an early morning hitch into town I stopped at the post office and dairy queen. Filling my bladder form there soda machine I caught another hitch back to the campsite. So far the morning was going to plan, I had gotten in and out of town … Continue reading Bear vs no water
Category: Long Distance Hiking
Hike your own Hike
For all I knew Goodfoot was ahead of me and I needed to catch him. I packed up quickly and headed out, soaked in my wet clothes. I made great time over the rocks and roots on the ridge. Falling and straining my ankle didn't even slow me, I was on a mission to get … Continue reading Hike your own Hike
The wind and the rain
Sleeping in the field left me feeling refreshed and ready for the days events. I wanted to get some good miles in so I left before Goodfoot that morning. Across from our field were other fields and on this particular morning there was a herd of cows feeding on grass not to far from the … Continue reading The wind and the rain
Some’ll Win and Some’ll Lose
I slept fairly well with someone I knew close by. It's hard to describe the feeling of security when your alone in the woods with predators near by. Having someone with you during the night lessons the need for alertness. Waking up I decided the pizza I hiked out was way too heavy and decided … Continue reading Some’ll Win and Some’ll Lose
Waited all day to relax
As it turns out there are no shuttles on the weekend out of Partnership Shelter, we would have to hike to town. Packing up my stuff I headed for the road with the others, hoping it wouldn't take long to get into Marion. We weren't out there five minutes before the 6 of us were … Continue reading Waited all day to relax
Pizza and prayers
I didn't sleep well again, it's been three nights of unrested sleep. Baby Face snores so loud he could wake the dead, nnhhhaaaaaahhhhh every breath. I was up early and Snuck out without making a sound. Packed up and hit the trail with Packer Hat and Ducky again, we had 20 miles in our plan … Continue reading Pizza and prayers
The other side
Waking up, the cool air kept me wanting to stay in bed. The miles to go and the views for the day got me moving and out of bed. Climbing down from the loft I found I wasn't alone, there was a cute three legged dog that was down at the steps waiting for me. … Continue reading The other side
One view and rocks galore
I woke refeshed, still angry but not tired. I was so tired from the day before that I took my time getting out of bed. My still wet clothes were cold going on while I packed up in no rush. I wasn't sure how far I would go for the day, I couldn't afford to … Continue reading One view and rocks galore
Falling out
Packing to leave Woodchuck's Hostel, everyone was off doing the own thing. By the time I was easy to go they started to trickle back in to the hostel to finish packing. I was sitting on the recliner when Kevin wanted to talk to me. I knew this was coming, there was no way he … Continue reading Falling out
Off the trail
Box turtle had come in to the camp in the night, afraid, thirsty, wet, and tired. Having showed her the water and helping her back to feeling safe we went to bed. Waking up after the rain is always the best, you feel refreshed and full again. Heading downhill for the next four miles we … Continue reading Off the trail
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