7/1/18. 25.1 miles Not much to report today. The halfway point is 5 miles away but I didn't want to be exhausted when I get there so I stopped at a great tent site with views of Mt Lassen. This site even had 3 bars of LTE so I was able to make some calls … Continue reading Day 83, 1295.3 – 1320.4
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 82, 1281 – 1295.3 Belden resupply.
6/30/18. 14.3 miles This morning is 7 miles downhill to town. Word on trail is that there's a music festival in Belden this weekend and to keep a watchful eye on my belongings. First order of business was to plug my phone into a power outlet and see if it shocks it to life. Low … Continue reading Day 82, 1281 – 1295.3 Belden resupply.
Day 81, 1253.1 – 1281
6/29/18. 27.9 miles Another long night tossing and turning trying not to cough to much as there are other tents close by. Feeling a bit better today. I saw a 3 ft rattle snake which surprised me. I've never seen a rattle snake in the forest before so I've let my guard down since leaving … Continue reading Day 81, 1253.1 – 1281
Day 80, 1232.1 – 1253
6/28/18. 21.1 miles Yup it was a cruddy night coughing and blowing my nose. Symptoms of a sinus infection starting. I planned ahead for this and brought antibiotics. Needless to say it was a late start and a short day. I was able to get a bit of cell reception and called Kelly. It was … Continue reading Day 80, 1232.1 – 1253
Day 79, 1207.3 – 1232.1
6/27/18. 24.8 miles Last night I slept poorly, sore throat. My initial thought is from all the heavy breathing climbing out of Sierra City. I felt tired and weak all day, taking it slow. I started the day at 6:30 and set up camp at 7pm. I saw my first bear today as I rounded … Continue reading Day 79, 1207.3 – 1232.1
Day 78, 1187 – 1207.3 Sierra City resupply/blunder….
6/26/18. 20.3 miles Yay it's town day and normal food. I know it's always the same story, excitement for a town that is, but it's worth repeating! Sierra City is 1.5 downhill miles off trail and I arrived by 9:30am. I stopped into the general store to see if my package was there before heading … Continue reading Day 78, 1187 – 1207.3 Sierra City resupply/blunder….
Day 77, 1160.8 – 1187
6/25/18 26.2 miles Lounging on the tree at the top of a ridge above the Peter Grubb Hut with cell service ! This tree is like a wilderness recliner. It had 2 places to sit, so comfortable, with view and cell service!!👌 Meet Problem Bear and Jim Beatty(right). They were out doing trail maintenance, thanks … Continue reading Day 77, 1160.8 – 1187
Day 76, 1135.8 – 1160.8
6/24/18. 25 miles Today there were a lot of day hikers and I crossed Hwy 80 at a crowded rest area. People at the rest area looked at me like I'm a homeless person. Purposefully not making eye contact with me, it's definitely a different perspective on this side. The rest area has vending machines … Continue reading Day 76, 1135.8 – 1160.8
Day 75, 1107.6 – 1135.8
6/23/18. 28.2 miles Not much to report today. I had my highest mileage day so far. I need to step up my pace to 25 miles days on average from here on. I'm setting a goal of between September 1 - 10 to be completed. At lunch today a swarm of bees came to the … Continue reading Day 75, 1107.6 – 1135.8
Day 71/72/73/74, 1073.2 – 1090.7 and Kellyyyyyy!
6/19/18. 17.5 miles Today was a lazy day considering the miles were under 20. Kelly surprised me getting here a day earlier than I expected! 😁 She even brought beer and macaroni salad which I promptly consumed. Hugs, kisses and tears ensued of course. Harrah's buffet desert! Wow On Friday Day 74 my brand new … Continue reading Day 71/72/73/74, 1073.2 – 1090.7 and Kellyyyyyy!
Man Seeking Mountains 