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First Full Day from Stevens Pass
Today is the first full day from Stevens Pass. Before Meander dropped us off yesterday, he said this section was as hard or harder than hiking the Sierra.
Tony Lombardi July 21, 2024 No Comments
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Stevens Pass and Back on the PCT
Myself and four others are waiting for Meander’s return, so he can drive us to Stevens Pass. We are skipping 125 miles of trail due to fire closures and alerts.
Tony Lombardi July 20, 2024 No Comments
A Zero Day at the Lion’s Den
A Zero Day at the Lion’s Den while a group of hikers and me figure out what to do with the trail closed due to a fire south of Rainy Pass.
Tony Lombardi July 19, 2024 No Comments
Evacuated from the PCT
Evacuated from the PCT: A tent is setup at Harts Pass by the PCTA and word is that the trail is closed. It’s the “Easy” fire and the trail south is closed.
Tony Lombardi July 18, 2024 No Comments
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Knee Problem on the PCT
Knee Problem – Swelling: This morning I woke up with a sharp pain just to the left of my left knee. It felt like somebody hit it with a hammer.
Tony Lombardi July 17, 2024 No Comments
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The PCT Northern Terminus
Today I am going to the PCT northern terminus. I decided to leave my tent and all of my heavier gear at the campsite while I hiked north to the monument.
Tony Lombardi July 16, 2024 1 Comment
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Up and Down on the PCT
I felt like a yo-yo. The trail went up and down then up etc. This did not help my pace at all. In fact, my pace was just a little over 1 mph. Pretty pathetic.
Tony Lombardi July 15, 2024 No Comments
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PCT – Washington First Day
The stay at the Lion’s Den went well and I got little sleep. I’m on the list to go to Harts Pass to start. This is the Washington first day of hiking the PCT
Tony Lombardi July 14, 2024 No Comments
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The Night Before PCT Start
Night Before PCT Start: I catch my bus, and it immediately hits gridlock. The interstate is closed. I may miss my four hour ride to the Lion’s Den.
Tony Lombardi July 14, 2024 4 Comments
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Lone Pine – End of My PCT Hike
Today, I head for the town of Lone Pine. The plan is to hike nearly 9 miles to a side trail called Trail Pass and then down to Cottonwood trailhead.
Tony Lombardi August 4, 2023 No Comments
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