Oakland to Albuquerque Here we goooo. I am on a plane flying to Albuquerque. The past few weeks have been quite the ordeal of planning, prepping, scrambling, and panicking in preparation for this hike but it's happening now. I quit my job, found a subletter, packed up all my stuff, and I am now finally … Continue reading The Hayduke Trail: Before the Hike, Part 1.
Author: Plants
Vegan, Mexican, outdoor enthusiast. I like to spend time outside and occasionally write about it.
JMT 16, PCT 18, CT 19, YHR 19, L2H 19, HDT 21
Day 46: Ashland to Cabin Remains. 26 miles.
August 22. Woke up in a bed with Mup which was wild. We packed up and went to get breakfast at a little cafe that had vegan options. I had been messaging Twig and Twist who were also in town and heading back to the trail and offered them a ride back to the trailhead … Continue reading Day 46: Ashland to Cabin Remains. 26 miles.
Day 45: Ashland Zero. 0 miles.
Post hike note: I didn't take many pics this day because I just wanted to enjoy my zero. August 21. Wanted this to be a more relaxing day since it's gonna be a long time since I get to see Mup again but it ended up being kinda stressful. We got breakfast and then I … Continue reading Day 45: Ashland Zero. 0 miles.
Day 44: “Faucet and Tensite” to Ashland. 10 miles.
August 20. Woke up early and got going. I spent most of the morning day dreaming about town and being with Mup. It's been over two months since I've seen her and I've missed her like crazy. We've done the long distance thing before but it feels worse this time. Mostly because I know what … Continue reading Day 44: “Faucet and Tensite” to Ashland. 10 miles.
Day 43: Pipe Spring to “Faucet and Tensite”. 27 miles.
August 19. Got up and had a big breakfast of all my leftover oatmeal packets since I knew tomorrow I had enough bars to get me through the morning. I took off before Taylor but immediately had to use the bathroom so he got ahead of me. Made it to a little creek and aquaduct … Continue reading Day 43: Pipe Spring to “Faucet and Tensite”. 27 miles.
Day 42: Christi Spring to Pipe Spring. 29 miles.
August 18. Couldn't sleep last night because there was a deer trampling about and making noise. Also got cold in the night probably because my quilt was drafty and not properly secured. Also had to pee. So not the best night's sleep. Got a late start. Alarm went off at 6 and didn't get going … Continue reading Day 42: Christi Spring to Pipe Spring. 29 miles.
Day 41: Tensite 839 to Christi Spring. 28 miles.
August 17. At some point last night I thought I heard some growling and it startled me. I woke up immediately and made as much noise as I could from inside the tent, grabbing my whistle and trekking pole as though they'd protect me. Whatever makes you feel safer. Got up, morning stuff, same old … Continue reading Day 41: Tensite 839 to Christi Spring. 28 miles.
Day 40: Lightning Spring to Mazama + Mazama to Tensite 839. 15.3 miles.
August 15. Woke up at 5am, got my stuff packed up, and took off, coughing to wake up Twist as I left. Hiked back to the little rock outlook over Crater Lake I saw yesterday on the way to camp and got there about 15 minutes before sunset. I skipped the bathroom and tried to … Continue reading Day 40: Lightning Spring to Mazama + Mazama to Tensite 839. 15.3 miles.
Day 39: Thielsen Creek to Lightning Spring. 23.6+1.5.
August 16. Woke up late since I knew I had an easy day. Did the morning stuff and hiked up and over the hill next to Mt Thielsen. Had pretty good reception all day which kinda sucks since I immediately got swept into social media stuff. It was a dry stretch from the creek to … Continue reading Day 39: Thielsen Creek to Lightning Spring. 23.6+1.5.
Day 38: Summit Lake to Thielsen Creek. 34 miles.
August 13. Welp, I did it. 34 miles. Probably could have spaced it out better over the past two days but here we are. Woke up around 6, did the usual stuff, hit the trail by 715. I realized my right shoe had totally blown open the previous day, barely hanging on by a few … Continue reading Day 38: Summit Lake to Thielsen Creek. 34 miles.
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