There will be fewer and fewer people on trail, because all the nobos will have already passed through, the sobos will have either finished, passed through the sierra already, or given up entirely for the year because of the delays due to the fires, and day hikers and weekenders will be few and far between. It will be colder, so I will have to plan accordingly by packing extra food. As I plan, I also have to consider that I have lost my trail legs, so I’ll be moving slower until I get those back. I might need to order some new gear, like a bivy to keep warmer as temps drop. I believe this also means giving up on my cold-soaking for the time being, since cold dinners simply aren’t fun when it’s below freezing outside. I need to pack warmer gear so that I can survive the colder fall and winter temperatures. I know that I need to do my best to avoid getting stuck in a blizzard. Here is the 11th installation of my PCT trail journal (about 1 week off the present timeline as a safety precaution).Īs my journey continues later into the year, fall is starting, and winter will be a consideration in the near future.
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