7/14/18. 24 miles It's time to get back on the trail today. However, first to get some breakfast so I walked to Wildwood Crossing Coffee about half mile away for coffee and a burrito. It's a bit sad to leave this place because of the "Andy Griffith" feel of the town. My ankle feels pretty … Continue reading Day 96, 1599.7 – 1623.7
Author: Mike Sugden
Hey there, this is me and this must be happening! I'm a lifetime Pacific NW resident, married with two grown kids, a 27 year career in metal fabrication/construction and looking to create a new path for my inner self. I also call myself father to many of my kids friends, my wife and I are very lucky to have them all around...they keep using that open door policy so we must be doing something right! So what does this guy enjoy doing? Lets see, pretty much anything outdoors, hiking mostly, not so much hunting but would buy the permits and take a camera to shoot my prey, occasional wake boarding...well I try anyway, doing flips hasn't worked out very well so far!
I've decided it's time to break up the routine of daily life and head into the portal that is the PCT , my wife and I are up for the challenges ahead of us. We hope this blog will provide some incite on the dynamics between trail adventure and the emotional support we all receive from home base. Take Care and see you on trail!
Day 95, Zero day.
I decided to take a day off and let my ankle get some recovery plus do some blogging catch up. Etna is a great little town. Population in 1900 (500), in 2016 (716). What's this! An actual working payphone. I can't even recall the last one I've seen, can you? The building at left is … Continue reading Day 95, Zero day.
Day 93 and 94, 1536.1 – 1599.7(Etna,CA)
7/11/18 1536.8 - 1566.1(Mosquito Lake Outlet). 29.3 miles Today was uneventful really, with my resupply in the town of Etna coming tomorrow I needed to get a reasonable mileage day in so that tomorrow would be doable. In the end I would have liked to get 3-4 more miles in but my left ankle continues … Continue reading Day 93 and 94, 1536.1 – 1599.7(Etna,CA)
Day 91 and 92, Castella Resupply 1501.7 – 1536.8
7/9/18. 5.5 miles Not much to report today, got to the gas station a bit before they opened at 7:00. When they opened I got 2 breakfast burritos and a coffee. The post office is right next door and I had one package still on it's way that got misdirected somewhere in California. This meant … Continue reading Day 91 and 92, Castella Resupply 1501.7 – 1536.8
Day 89 and 90, 1432.7 – 1501.7
Day 89 7/7/18. 33.3 miles Here comes Mt Shasta! I'm not going to summit this one. Today was alot of bushwhacking and wearing my bug headnet. The headnet helps from being scraped in the face by brush and more irritating are small flies that hover close to your eyes. Sunset through the forest. Day 90 … Continue reading Day 89 and 90, 1432.7 – 1501.7
Day 88, 1409.7 – 1432.7
7/6/18. 23 miles After having Waffle's, eggs and sausage I was back on trail by 10:30. I past a gal from the Netherlands named Sideways and didn't see anyone for the rest of the day. This is Burney Falls State Park, the river above spreads out through the rocks! Still fourth of July weekend, there … Continue reading Day 88, 1409.7 – 1432.7
Day 87, 1397.2 – 1409.7 Burney Mountain Guest Ranch
7/5/18. 12.5 miles Its been 300 miles since Reno (6/20) and a real shower so Kelly suggested taking a break at Burney Mountain Guest Ranch which ended up being much needed. I'm sure she knew I wouldn't stop on my own accord 🙄. It's a very relaxing place. For $65 I got a tent site, … Continue reading Day 87, 1397.2 – 1409.7 Burney Mountain Guest Ranch
Day 86, 1377.3 – 1397.2
7/4/18 19.9 miles This morning I was the first customer waiting outside JJ's Cafe, not like I was hungry 😜. After 2 plates of breakfast I retrieved my resupply box from the gas station and did the usual organizing of food supplies. After letting my battery charge I was back on trail by 10:30 and … Continue reading Day 86, 1377.3 – 1397.2
Day 85, 1346.3 – 1377.3
7/3/18. 31 miles Today was mostly downhill and 1day away(light pack) from resupply in the town of Old Station. I passed through Warner Valley Campground and changed into shorts. A couple, Linda and Anthony camping nearby came over and asked about my hike. They ended up giving me an apple and blueberries! Thank you! When … Continue reading Day 85, 1346.3 – 1377.3
Day 84, 1320.4 – 1346.3 Boundry Spring and Halfway home.
7/2/18. 25.9 miles Halfway Day! I arrived at the monument by 7:00am, nobody else around. Reflecting on the last 1325 miles it's so strange to think how far it is and what its taken to get here. So many people I've met from many places on the globe. So much encouragement from family and friends … Continue reading Day 84, 1320.4 – 1346.3 Boundry Spring and Halfway home.
Man Seeking Mountains 