September 10, 2017
Mile 2214 (FS-23) to Mile 2241.8 (in the shadow of Mt. Adams)
Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike: Day 128
Beautiful green burn area. Feeling intensely like I want to quit after a road walk and burnt-up trail. Then Sam leaves a note on trail, at a panoramic viewpoint of Mt. Adams, Rainier, and St. Helens that reads:
This is why we hike.
I took my sweet time standing there. Looking around and around and around with a big cheesy smile on my face. I couldn’t wait to see my friends. I came around the corner and they were all there, lounging by a beautiful stream with snacks and smiles. We decided to camp soon instead of pushing it.
Dad had to send the next package express mail to White’s Pass. We are making a road walk plan to get around this fire closure. Also talking about Leavenworth, a town that’s BAVARIA THEMED! And it might be Oktoberfest when we get there!
Alex and Mount Adams on the road walk back to trail
What an odd sign
“This is why we hike”