Total Miles: 282.2
Sending it hard on the PNT. Crazy up-hills and massive road walks.
I’m still hiking with Sloppy and we made a plan to do this section of the GWL in around 17 days, which is 3 days faster then last year. Currently we are carrying a 42.5 mile average for this section.
As hot and exposed as the road walks are, we are able to crush miles through those parts. Sometimes it’s tough though, having full days of 40 plus miles on a dirt road. I just put in the ear buds and try and limit my breaks.
Water is difficult to get to sometimes and the sources aren’t the best. I’ve been treating with bleach for the last 2 weeks. Initially, pool water was all I thought about but after so many liters of it as this point I don’t even notice.
The trail towns on the PNT have some of the nicest people. Trail Angels Josh and Jami in Northport are incredible, and it was really great to see them again. We also had breakfast paid for us by this great couple in Metaline Falls.
I feel pretty good, all things considered. I’m right on my pace and hope to be at the halfway mark around 100 days.
So much hiking left but seeing familiar faces from last year helps me up the trail.✌️🥾🥾
