Stories From the Trail

small milestones on long journeys

A Pause, Not an End

A Pause, Not an End

6:26 AM Uh oh, it was cold again last night. I had one bar
One Last Time

One Last Time

7:16 AM For you, Pat 🌹 7:22 AM 0:00 /0:07 1× Brr
Family First

Family First

7:58 AM I woke up at 3:00 AM from the cold 🤔. It was
Perfect Hiking Weather

Perfect Hiking Weather

8:27 AM This morning I managed to arrange a ride with SoleSaver, a woman
A Proper Bed at Last

A Proper Bed at Last

7:28 AM Mmm, it’s a bit chilly this morning. Could it finally be
Feeling Blessed

Feeling Blessed

9:41 AM Chips—woke up in the middle of the night and was wide
Wild Morning

Wild Morning

6:52 AM Okay—new attempt, new chances to make this day great. I slept
Oregon to California

Oregon to California

7:23 AM If you want to talk about sleeping badly—well, this was one
Lazy Legs, Heavy Pack

Lazy Legs, Heavy Pack

10:03 AM Heh, finally I’m allowed to continue. You get bored quickly when
Thank You, Old Shoes

Thank You, Old Shoes

8:01 AM Thank you, little shoes, for holding out for so long. Hopefully the
Logistics Day

Logistics Day

5:41 PM To enter the U.S. on a visa, you’re required to
Is “Enjoy” the Right Word?

Is “Enjoy” the Right Word?

7:08 AM It’s going to be a warm day, around 30 degrees. So