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Cataloging our trials, trails, and tribulations
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- Day 140: The BeginningNovember 15 Distance: 0.7 miles | Ascent: 213′ | Descent: 7′ Mile marker: 2655.8 Lunch: J&A – Campo café sandwich spread (A+), black forest cherry cake (A++), fresh fruit strudel… Read more: Day 140: The Beginning
- Day 139: AlmostNovember 14 Distance: 10.6 miles | Ascent: 860′ | Descent: 1550′ Mile marker: 2655.1 Lunch: J&A – chicken burrito (A+) Dinner: J – L&L chicken katsu (A+), A – L&L… Read more: Day 139: Almost
- Day 138: Should you hike the PCT?November 13 Distance: 25.9 | Ascent: 2980′ | Descent: 4860′ Lunch: J – Thai peanut noodles (B), A – Peak butternut dal baht (A+) Dinner: J – cheesy orzo (C) , A –… Read more: Day 138: Should you hike the PCT?
- Day 137: CelebritiesNovember 12 Distance: 26.4 miles | Ascent: 4360′ | Descent: 2980′ Mile marker: 2618.6 Lunch: J&A – potatoes with summer sausage (B+,?) Dinner: J&A – rice and beans with summer… Read more: Day 137: Celebrities
- Day 136: Packing out pieNovember 11 Distance: 13.5 | Ascent: 2740′ | Descent: 1110′ Mile marker: 2592.2 Lunch: J – burger with apple jelly and bleu cheese (A+), A – chicken and waffles (A+) Dinner: J&A… Read more: Day 136: Packing out pie
- Day 135: Julian is famous for apples or pies. We couldn’t figure out whichNovember 10 Distance: 19.6 miles | Ascent: 1180′ | Descent: 3250′ Mile marker: 2578.8 Lunch: J&A – chicken salad (A, B) Dinner: J – apple cherry pie with cinnamon ice… Read more: Day 135: Julian is famous for apples or pies. We couldn’t figure out which
- Day 134: Eagle RockNovember 9 Distance: 28.3 miles | Ascent: 2980′ | Descent: 3820′ Mile marker: 2559.3 Lunch: J – Indian curry (A), A – chicken casserole (A+) Dinner: J – potato leek… Read more: Day 134: Eagle Rock
- Day 133: The things we don’t sayNovember 8 Distance: 27.0 miles | Ascent: 3990′ | Descent: 3720′ Mile marker: 2530.9 Lunch: J – chicken and potatoes (A), A – sausage stuffing (B+) Dinner: J – Thai… Read more: Day 133: The things we don’t say
- Day 132: Pilgrimage to Paradise Valley CafeNovember 7 Distance: 26.3 miles | Ascent: 3340′ | Descent: 6710′ Mile marker: 2540 Lunch: J – oatmeal and tuna salad (B+, A-), A – sausage stuffing (B+) Dinner: J&A… Read more: Day 132: Pilgrimage to Paradise Valley Cafe
- Day 130: Quest to In-N-OutNovember 5 Distance: 25.5 | Ascent: 4670′ | Descent: 4180′ Mile marker: 2455.3 Lunch: J – beef stew (A), A – chicken taco (A) Lunch 2: J&A – cheeseburger (A+) Dinner: J&A… Read more: Day 130: Quest to In-N-Out
- Day 131: The Last MountainNovember 6 Distance: 23.3 miles | Ascent: 7740′ | Descent: 3190′ Mile marker: 2478.6 Lunch: J – chicken soup (A), A – chicken soup (B+) Dinner: J – chicken teriyaki… Read more: Day 131: The Last Mountain
- Day 129: WashoutNovember 4 Distance: 25.0 miles | Ascent: 1830′ | Descent: 7120′ Mile marker: 2429.7 Lunch: J&A – chicken parm (B, B) Dinner: J – chicken taco (B-), A – oatmeal… Read more: Day 129: Washout
- Day 128: Hard Candy ExtinctionNovember 3 Distance: 15.1 miles | Ascent: 2910′ | Descent: 1360′ Lunch: J – pastrami sammy (A+), A – club sammy (A+) Dinner: J&A – Shin noodles (A-, B) There… Read more: Day 128: Hard Candy Extinction
- Day 127: Big BearNovember 2 Distance: 19.4 miles | Ascent: 2530′ | Descent: 2270′ Mile marker: 2389.7 Lunch: J – jambalaya (B‐), A – tuna salad (B) Dinner: J&A – pizza! (A+) %&#@… Read more: Day 127: Big Bear
- Day 126: Deep CreekNovember 1 Distance: 27.9 miles | Ascent: 5550′ | Descent: 1980′ Mile marker: 2370.2 Lunch: J – shepherd’s pie (B), A – jambalaya (A) Dinner J – mac n cheese… Read more: Day 126: Deep Creek
- Day 125: SpoooookyyyyyOctober 31 🎃 Distance: 27.6 miles | Ascent: 3390′ | Descent: 3540′ Lunch: J – blueberry oatmeal and chicken (B), A – Shepherd’s pie (A-) Dinner: J – orange chicken… Read more: Day 125: Spoooookyyyyy
- Day 124: The Journey to the Golden ArchesOctober 30 Distance: 26.5 | Ascent: 2740′ | Descent: 6330′ Mile marker: 2314.7 Lunch: J – Mountain House chicken and potatoes (A), A – Shin ramen (B+) Dinner: J&A –… Read more: Day 124: The Journey to the Golden Arches
- Day 123: Wrightwood Again!October 29 Distance: zero! Lunch: J – turkey sandwich (A+), A – meatball sub (10/10, realized a dream!) Dinner: J&A – mashed potatoes and goldfish crackers (A) Looking at the… Read more: Day 123: Wrightwood Again!
- Day 122: WrightwoodOctober 28 Distance: 23.9 miles | Ascent: 5340′ | Descent: 6930′ Mile marker: 2292.4 Lunch: J&A – grapes and chips and a muffin (A+) Dinner: J – enchiladas (A+), A… Read more: Day 122: Wrightwood
- Day 121: Accidental Red Line PuristsOctober 27 Distance: 27.9 miles | Ascent: 5920′ | Descent: 5120′ Mile marker: 2271.9 Lunch: J&A – rice and beans with summer sausage (B+) Dinner: J&A – potato with summer… Read more: Day 121: Accidental Red Line Purists
- Day 120: Trail Magic! For us!October 26 Distance: 24.2 miles | Ascent: 5440′ | Descent: 2950′ Mile marker: 2244 Lunch: J&A – chicken salad (B+) Dinner: J&A – magic! (A+) The trail crew wasn’t lying!… Read more: Day 120: Trail Magic! For us!
- Day 119: Vasquez RocksOctober 25 Distance: 18.7 miles | Ascent: 4120′ | Descent; 2500′ Mile marker: 2219.7 Lunch: J&A – soft serve ice cream with sprinkles (A+) Dinner: J – beef stew (A),… Read more: Day 119: Vasquez Rocks
- Day 118: Agua DulceOctober 24 Distance: 19.5 miles | Ascent: 2610′ | Descent: 3840′ Mile marker: 2201.1 Lunch: J – apple cinnamon oatmeal (A), A – beef stroganof (A) Dinner: J&A – hot… Read more: Day 118: Agua Dulce
- Day 117: Poodle Dog BushOctober 23 Distance: 24.2 miles | Ascent: 3290′ | Descent: 4700′ Mile marker: 2181.6 Lunch: J – chicken parm (A), A – chili and rice (B) Dinner: J – spinach… Read more: Day 117: Poodle Dog Bush
- Day 116: Still tiredOctober 22 Distance: 18.1 miles | Ascent: 4010′ | Descent: 2370′ Mile marker: 2157.6 Lunch: J – tomato pasta (B), A – beef stew (A) Dinner: J – curry couscous… Read more: Day 116: Still tired
- Days 114 & 115: 24-hour challengeOctober 20 & 21 Distance: 50.2 miles | Ascent: 6020′ | Descent: 6490′ Mile marker: 2139.5 Lunch 1: J – strawberry cheesecake (A+), A – cherry cheesecake (A+) Dinner 1:… Read more: Days 114 & 115: 24-hour challenge
- Day 113: Tehachapi is nice!October 19 Distance: zero! Mile marker: same as yesterday Lunch: J – pineapple curry (A+), A – drunken noodles (A+) Dinner: J&A – popcorn, cheesecake, salad (A+s) The vibe on… Read more: Day 113: Tehachapi is nice!
- Day 112: TehachapiOctober 18 Distance: 6.4 miles | Ascent: 230′ | Descent: 2400′ Mile marker: 2089.3 Lunch: A – turkey sandwich (A+), A – reuben sandwich (A+) Dinner: A&J – Chinese buffet… Read more: Day 112: Tehachapi
- Day 111: Windmills!October 17 Distance: 27.1 miles | Ascent: 4840′ | Descent: 4650′ Mile marker: 2082.9 Lunch: J&A – chili and rice (B+,?) Dinner: J – chili and rice (A), A –… Read more: Day 111: Windmills!
- Day 110: No more desert?October 16 Distance: 25.6 miles | Ascent: 4080′ | Descent: 3830′ Mile marker: 2055.9 Lunch: J – Korean beef (A), A – tomato pasta (B-) Dinner: J – beef stroganof… Read more: Day 110: No more desert?
- Day 109: The Desert!October 15 Distance: 27.7 miles | Ascent: 4780′ | Descent: 4480′ Mile marker: 2030.3 Lunch: J – chicken parm (A-), A – spaghetti mac (A-) Dinner: J – ramen bomb… Read more: Day 109: The Desert!
- Day 108: Rain, rain go away!October 14 Distance: 4 miles Lunch: J&A – Disappointment followed by KFC bucket Dinner: J&A – cinnamon toast crunch (A) We knew the storm was coming. We were watching the… Read more: Day 108: Rain, rain go away!
- Day 107: Anniversary!October 13 Distance: 24.8 miles | Ascent: 5560′ | Descent: 4520′ Mile marker: 1998.6 Lunch: J – spaghetti mac (A), A – dahl (C+) Dinner: J – mac n cheese… Read more: Day 107: Anniversary!
- Day 106: Chimney CreekOctober 12 Distance: 21.3 miles | Ascent: 3260′ | Descent: 3720′ Mile marker: 1973.8 Lunch: J – spaghetti (A-), A – chicken parm (A) Dinner: J – tomato orzo (A),… Read more: Day 106: Chimney Creek
- Day 105: Kennedy Meadows SouthOctober 11 Distance: 14.3 miles | Ascent: 1170′ | Descent: 2990′ Mile marker: 1952.4 Lunch: J – triple crown burger (A+), A – supreme pizza (A+) Dinner: J – supreme… Read more: Day 105: Kennedy Meadows South
- Day 104: We’re Fast Again!October 10 Distance: 25.2 miles | Ascent: 3300′ | Descent: 5100′ Lunch: J – bacon mac (A), A – Korean beef (A-) Dinner: J&A – instant potatoes (A, A), and… Read more: Day 104: We’re Fast Again!
- Day 103: “It’s just hills, now”October 9 Distance: 24.6 miles | Ascent: 3650′ | Descent: 4310′ Mile marker: 1913 Lunch: J – spaghetti mac (B), A – chili and rice (B+) Dinner: J&A – instant… Read more: Day 103: “It’s just hills, now”
- Day 102: Forester PassOctober 8 Distance: 20.8 miles | Ascent: 5030′ | Descent: 4250′ Mile marker: 1888.4 Lunch: J&A – jambalaya (A, A) Dinner: J&A – mac n cheese (A, B+) Ohhhh nelly.… Read more: Day 102: Forester Pass
- Day 101: Pinchot and Glen PassesOctober 7 Distance: 22.6 miles | Ascent: 5010′ | Descent: 6460′ Mile marker: 1867.5 Lunch: J – Thai red curry (A), A – sausage stuffing (A) Dinner: J – egg… Read more: Day 101: Pinchot and Glen Passes
- Day 100: Mather PassOctober 6 Distance: 20.9 miles | Ascent: 5240′ | Descent: 2900′ Mile marker: 1845.0 Lunch: J – sausage stuffing (A+), A – mac n cheese (B) Dinner: J – spaghetti… Read more: Day 100: Mather Pass
- Day 99: Richard and His PackOctober 5 Distance: 13 miles | Ascent: 2430′ | Descent: 3630′ Mile marker: 1824.1 Lunch: J&A – ham and Swiss croissant (A+, A+) Dinner: J – chili and rice (A-),… Read more: Day 99: Richard and His Pack
- Day 98: BishopOctober 4 Distance: 9.3 miles Mile marker: 1823.6 Lunch: J – Denver omelet (A), A – corned beef (A+) Dinner: J&A – Italian sandwich and chicken tenders (A+) We finished… Read more: Day 98: Bishop
- Day 97: Snow Day!!!October 3 Distance: 16.0 miles | Ascent: 3250′ | Descent: 3410′ Mile marker: 1823.6 Lunch: J&A – chocolate banana oatmeal (A-, ?) Dinner: J – spaghetti mac (B), A –… Read more: Day 97: Snow Day!!!
- Day 96: Kings Canyon National ParkOctober 2 Distance: 25 miles | Ascent: 4650′ | Descent: 3760′ Lunch: J – orange chicken (C+), A – chicken teriyaki (A+ Dinner: J&A – mac n cheese (A, B+)… Read more: Day 96: Kings Canyon National Park
- Day 95: Silver PassOctober 1 Distance: 23.6 miles | Ascent: 5150′ | Descent: 5530′ Mile marker: 1786.4 Lunch: J&A – Shin ramen (A, ?) Dinner: J – spaghetti mac with hash browns (B-),… Read more: Day 95: Silver Pass
- Day 94: Snow Day??September 30 Distance: 15.2 miles | Ascent: 2670′ | Descent: 1230′ Lunch: J&A – Spaghetti-Os, Tim Tams, tomato soup, cake (A+s) Dinner: J – chicken teriyaki (A-), A – hash… Read more: Day 94: Snow Day??
- Day 93: Mammoth LakesSeptember 29 Distance: 12.1 Mile marker: 1751.4 Lunch: J&A – birthday cake (A+) Dinner: J&A – burritos (A+) The lake we passed early in the chilly morning was foggy. Our… Read more: Day 93: Mammoth Lakes
- Day 92: Birthday Boy!September 28 Distance: 23.9 miles | Ascent: 3920′ | Descent: 4980′ Mile marker: 1742.6 Lunch: J – green bean orzo (A), A – mac n cheese (B+) Dinner: J –… Read more: Day 92: Birthday Boy!
- Day 91: Almost a marathon volume 4September 27 Distance: 26.1 miles | Ascent: 3730′ | Descent: 3300 Mile marker: 1718.7 Lunch: J – Korean beef (A), A – taco (B+) Dinner: J&A – chicken parm (A,… Read more: Day 91: Almost a marathon volume 4
- Day 90: Leg DaySeptember 26 Distance: 23.4 miles | Ascent: 6190′ | Descent: 6100′ Mile marker: 1692.5 Lunch: J – black rice surprise (C+), A – Korean beef (B) Dinner: J – green… Read more: Day 90: Leg Day
- Day 89: Rainy YosemiteSeptember 25 Distance: 23.3 miles | Ascent: 1940′ | Descent: 4070′ Lunch: J – Indian curry (B-), A – mac n cheese (B+) Dinner: J – mac n cheese (A)… Read more: Day 89: Rainy Yosemite
- Day 88: Kennedy Meadows NorthSeptember 24 Distance: 17.4 miles | Ascent: 4630′ | Descent: 2260′ Mile marker: 1645.9 Lunch: J – potato chips, ice cream, Alex’s leftovers (A), A – Indian curry (B) and… Read more: Day 88: Kennedy Meadows North
- Day 87: Rocks!!September 23 Distance: 27.1 miles | Ascent: 5240′ | Descent: 5600′ Mile marker: 1628.5 Lunch: J&A – mac n cheese (A-, A-) Dinner: J&A – dahl (C+, B), J –… Read more: Day 87: Rocks!!
- Day 86: Never too early for cheesecake!September 22 Distance: 26.2 miles | Ascent: 4880′ | Descent: 4780′ Mile marker: 1601.4 Lunch: J&A – rice and beans with summer sausage (A-, B+) Dinner: J – rice and… Read more: Day 86: Never too early for cheesecake!
- Day 85: Orbital GeometrySeptember 21 Distance: 12.9 | Ascent: 2930′ | Descent: 1950′ Mile marker: 1575.3 Lunch: J – chili and rice (B+), A – green bean orzo (A) Dinner: J – Thanksgiving… Read more: Day 85: Orbital Geometry
- Day 84: SLT ZeroSeptember 20 Distance: 0 miles Lunch: J&A – pretzel and ice cream (A+) Dinner: J&A pizza, salad, and meatballs (A+) We did a lot of chores today. Laundry, gear repairs,… Read more: Day 84: SLT Zero
- Day 83: South Lake TahoeSeptember 19 Distance: 11.0 miles | Ascent: 1160′ | Descent: 2030′ Mile marker: 1562.4 Lunch: J – large Big Mac meal (A-), A – Dinner: J&A – large roma pizza… Read more: Day 83: South Lake Tahoe
- Day 82: You’re the Crazy OnesSeptember 18 Distance: 26.4 miles | Ascent: 4160′ | Descent: 4240′ Lunch: J&A – mac n cheese with spam (A-, B+) Dinner: J – green bean orzo (A), A –… Read more: Day 82: You’re the Crazy Ones
- Day 81: Almost a marathon volume 3September 17 Distance: 26.1 miles | Ascent: 5470′ | Descent: 4210′ Mile marker: 1525 Lunch; J&A – chicken salad (A, ?) Dinner: J&A – jambalaya (A-, ?) Starting at sunrise… Read more: Day 81: Almost a marathon volume 3
- Day 77: NorCal Blues are Over!September 13 Distance: 25.4 miles | Ascent: 5230′ | Descent: 3630′ Mile marker: 1438.1 Lunch: J&A – tuna salad (A-,B-) Dinner: J&A – chicken chili (B,B+) We started having good… Read more: Day 77: NorCal Blues are Over!
- Day 75: First day of the SierrasSeptember 11 Distance: 23.2 miles | Ascent: 5980′ | Descent: 2770′ Mile marker: 1390.3 Lunch: J – chicken taco (B+), A – tomato orzo (C+) Dinner: J – chicken parm… Read more: Day 75: First day of the Sierras
- Day 80: Almost a marathon volume 2September 16 Distance: 26.1 miles | Ascent: 4500′ | Descent: 4110′ Mile marker: 1498.9 Lunch: J – chili mac (C+), A – taco with tortilla (A) Dinner: J – Thai… Read more: Day 80: Almost a marathon volume 2
- Day 79: Golden HourSeptember 15 Distance: 13.5 miles | Ascent: 3430′ | Descent: 1230′ Mile marker: 1472.8 Brunch: J&A – tortilla chips and salsa (A-), peanut butter tortilla wraps (B-) Dinner: J –… Read more: Day 79: Golden Hour
- Day 78: Sierra “City”September 14 Distance: 17.8+1.5 | Ascent: 1750′ | Descent: 4250′ Mile marker: 1459.3 Lunch: J – tomato orzo (B+), A – cilantro pesto pasta (B+) Dinner: J&A – cheeseburger (A++),… Read more: Day 78: Sierra “City”
- Day 76: NorCal BluesSeptember 12 Distance: 22.4 miles | Ascent: 4450′ | Descent: 4450′ Lunch: J – cilantro pesto pasta (B-), A – bacon mac (B+) Dinner: J – chili and rice (B+),… Read more: Day 76: NorCal Blues
- Day 74: Belden TownSeptember 10 Distance: 23.5 miles | Ascent: 2380′ | Descent: 6890′ Mile marker: 1367.0 Lunch: J – taco (B+), A – chili and rice (B+) Dinner: J – cheeseburger and… Read more: Day 74: Belden Town
- Day 73: Livin’ on a PrayerSeptember 9 Distance: 19.4 | Ascent: 4290′ | Descent: 2430′ Mile marker: 1343.5 Lunch: J – mac n cheese (B+), A – chicken parm (A+) Dinner: J – chicken parm… Read more: Day 73: Livin’ on a Prayer
- Day 71: Lassen Volcano National ParkSeptember 7 Distance: 28.3 miles | Ascent: 4060′ | Descent: 2640′ Mile marker: 1309.4 Lunch: J – chili and rice (B), A – adobo penne (C-) Dinner: J&A – eggs… Read more: Day 71: Lassen Volcano National Park
- Day 72: Chester pit stopSeptember 8 Distance: 14.6 miles | Ascent: 1700′ | Descent: 2840′ Mile marker: 1324.1 Lunch: J&A – cereal and milk (A, A) Dinner: J&A – junk food (B+) We had… Read more: Day 72: Chester pit stop
- Day 68: Burney Mountain Guest RanchSeptember 4 Distance: 27.1 miles | Ascent: 2290′ | Descent: 4300′ Mile marker: 1244.5 Lunch: J&A – cereal (A+) Dinner: J – spaghetti (B), A – mac n cheese ()… Read more: Day 68: Burney Mountain Guest Ranch
- Day 70: Lava tube side quest (and more chores)September 6 Distance: 22.3 | Ascent: 2150′ | Descent: 1700′ Mile marker: 1281.1 Lunch: J&A – rice and beans with summer sausage (A, A) Dinner: J&A – rice and beans… Read more: Day 70: Lava tube side quest (and more chores)
- Day 69: Skunk!September 5 Distance: 14.3 miles | Ascent: 1680′ | Descent: 820′ Mile marker: 1258.9 Lunch: J&A – canned tamales and chili found in hiker box (B) Dinner: J&A – spaghetti… Read more: Day 69: Skunk!
- Day 67: Sometimes we have to do real-world things and it slows us downSeptember 3 Distance: 21.3 miles | Ascent: 3180′ | Descent: 3170′ Mile marker: 1217.4 Lunch: J – spaghetti mac (B-), A – chicken soup (A+) Dinner: J – coconut almond… Read more: Day 67: Sometimes we have to do real-world things and it slows us down
- Day 66: Stroll in the woodsSeptember 2 Distance: 26.6 miles | Ascent: 6220′ | Descent: 3471′ Mile marker: 1196.1 Lunch: J&A – Mountain House biscuits and gravy (A, A) Dinner: J – mac n cheese… Read more: Day 66: Stroll in the woods
- Day 65: Drown your campfiresSeptember 1 Distance: 18ish | Ascent: 2990′ | Descent: 2340′ Mile marker: 1169.6 Lunch: J – sausage stuffing (A), A – tomato cheese shells (B+) Dinner: J – chicken soup… Read more: Day 65: Drown your campfires
- Day 64: Castle CragsAugust 31 Distance: 18.7 miles | Ascent: 1530′ | Descent: 5360′ Mile marker: 1151.1 Lunch: J – beef stew (A+), A – Dinner: J – garlic mushroom orzo (B+), A… Read more: Day 64: Castle Crags
- Day 63: Make a Wish!August 30 Distance: 22.3 miles | Ascent: 2100′ | Descent: 2230′ Mile marker: 1132.4 Lunch: J – spaghetti mac with parm (B-), A – mac n cheese (B) Dinner: J… Read more: Day 63: Make a Wish!
- Day 62: Scott MountainAugust 29 Distance: 16.0 miles | Ascent: 2250′ | Descent: 1020′ Mile marker: 1110.1 Lunch: J – chili and rice (B), A – cheesy orzo (A) Dinner: J – taco… Read more: Day 62: Scott Mountain
- Day 60: Luxuries and ErrandsAugust 27 Distance: 0 Mile marker: same as yesterday Lunch: J&A – deli sammies (A+s) Dinner: J&A – frozen pizza (A+s) Our day was full of errands and relaxer exploring.… Read more: Day 60: Luxuries and Errands
- Day 61: Double Zero?!?!?August 28 Distance: zero Lunch: just snacks (A+) Dinner: J – crispy chicken sandwich (A+), A – chicken tenders and corn dog (A) Jason discovered something important today: the distance… Read more: Day 61: Double Zero?!?!?
- Day 59: Etna, CAAugust 26 Distance: 18.8 | Ascent: 2870′ | Descent: 3240′ Mile marker: 1094 Lunch: J – sausage stuffing (B-), A – chili and rice (B-) Dinner: J&A – cheeseburgers (A+,… Read more: Day 59: Etna, CA
- Day 58: Thunderstorms Threaten, AgainAugust 25 Distance: 28.2 miles | Ascent: 5340′ | Descent: 5850′ Mile marker: 1075.2 Lunch: J&A – blueberry walnut oatmeal (A-, A+) Dinner: J – Indian curry (A), A –… Read more: Day 58: Thunderstorms Threaten, Again
- Day 57: Another bear climbs a tree!August 24 Distance: 21.9 miles | Ascent: 4440′ | Descent: 4280′ Mile marker: 1047.0 Lunch: J&A – mac n cheese with pulled pork (A, A+) Dinner: J – sausage stuffing… Read more: Day 57: Another bear climbs a tree!
- Day 56: New MoonAugust 23 Distance: 20.5 miles | Ascent: 6280′ | Descent: 1860′ Mile marker: 1025.2 Lunch: J – cilantro pesto pasta (B+), A – Indian curry (A) Dinner: J – coconut… Read more: Day 56: New Moon
- Day 55: And, I Would Walk 500 More!August 22 Distance: 21.2 miles | Ascent: 2610′ | Descent: 5630′ Mile marker: 1004.8 Lunch: J – mac n cheese and taco (A, B+), A – spaghetti mac (B+) Dinner:… Read more: Day 55: And, I Would Walk 500 More!
- Day 54: California Here We Come!August 21 Distance: 26.4 miles | Ascent: 3670′ | Descent: 5550′ Mile marker: 957.1 Lunch: J – tomato pasta (B), A – tomato pasta (B-) Dinner: J&A – the finest… Read more: Day 54: California Here We Come!
- Day 53: LucaAugust 20 Distance: 21.5 miles | Ascent: 4680′ | Descent: 2570′ Mile marker: 957.1 Lunch: J&A – rice and beans with summer sausage (A, A+) Dinner: J&A – rice and… Read more: Day 53: Luca
- Day 52: Monster DayAugust 19 Distance: 32.1 miles | Ascent: 5010′ | Descent: 5450′ Mile marker: 935.6 Lunch: J&A – Mexican surprise (C+, C) Dinner: J – Thai red curry and spaghetti mac… Read more: Day 52: Monster Day
- Day 51: Brown MountainAugust 18 Distance: 27.0 miles | Ascent: 2720′ | Descent: 4200′ Mile marker: 903.9 Lunch: J&A – mac n cheese with pulled pork (A, A) Dinner: J – unstuffed peppers… Read more: Day 51: Brown Mountain
- Day 50: SleepyAugust 17 Distance: 24.6 miles | Ascent: 3100′ | Descent: 2850′ Mile marker: 876.8 Lunch: J – jambalaya (A+), A – spaghetti (A+) Dinner: J&A – coconut carrot dahl (B+,… Read more: Day 50: Sleepy
- Day 49: Overcoming TemptationAugust 16 Distance: 20.5 miles | Descent: 2300′ | Ascent: 2630′ Mile marker: 852.1 Lunch: J – garlic mushroom orzo (B), A – red Thai curry (A) Dinner: J –… Read more: Day 49: Overcoming Temptation
- Day 48: Crater Lake IIAugust 15 Distance: 0 miles Mile marker: 832.6 Lunch: J – spicy bacon mac (A-), A – black rice surprise (B) Dinner: J&A – supreme pizza (A+) We went on… Read more: Day 48: Crater Lake II
- Day 46: Mount ThielsenAugust 13 Distance: 26.7 miles | Ascent: 3190′ | Descent: 2910′ Mile marker: 815.0 Lunch: J – chicken taco (A), A – Korean beef (A) Dinner: J – apple cinnamon… Read more: Day 46: Mount Thielsen
- Day 47: Crater LakeAugust 14 Distance: 13.6 Mile marker: 832.6 Lunch: J – chili and rice (A-), A – chili and rice, but a different batch (B+) Dinner: J&A – hot dog (A+)… Read more: Day 47: Crater Lake
- Day 45: Same shirt gangAugust 12 Distance: 23.6 miles | Ascent: 3840′ | Descent: 3210′ Mile marker: 788.3 Lunch: J – chicken chili (A-), A – mac n cheese (A) Dinner: J – Korean… Read more: Day 45: Same shirt gang
- Day 44: Mosquitos are back in our livesAugust 11 Distance: 18.3 miles | Ascent: 2710′ | Descent: 2210′ Mile marker: 764.7 Lunch: J – spaghetti (A-), A – chili with rice (B+) Dinner: J – mac n… Read more: Day 44: Mosquitos are back in our lives
- Day 43: Shelter CoveAugust 10 Distance: 18.2 miles (+1.2 off trail) | Ascent: 2280′ | Descent: 2830′ Mile marker: 747.6 Lunch: J – spicy mac (B-), A – chicken soup (A+) Dinner: J… Read more: Day 43: Shelter Cove
- Day 42: Sixty-fourAugust 9 Distance: 25.2 miles | Ascent: 2640′ |Descent: 2310′ Mile marker: 729.1 Lunch: J – black rice surprise (D+), A -.tomato orzo (A) Dinner: J – mac n cheese… Read more: Day 42: Sixty-four
- Day 41: ObsidianAugust 8 Distance: 25.9 miles | Ascent: 3030′ | Descent: 4120′ Mile marker: 703.9 Lunch: J – tomato pasta with pine nuts (C+), A – masamam curry (A) Dinner: J… Read more: Day 41: Obsidian
- Day 40: Lava, Lava, Lion!August 7 Distance: 18.9 miles | Ascent: 4090′ | Descent: 2150′ Mile marker: 678.0 Lunch: J – garlic mushroom couscous (C+), A – chili orzo (B+) Dinner: J – tomato… Read more: Day 40: Lava, Lava, Lion!
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- Limit 100, for some reason I can’t figure out… -J ↩︎
Alex and Jason 2025 Pacfic Crest Trail Adventure 