Here are a couple more entries in my journal from the time in between finishing the section around Mount Hood to returning to Oregon to continue my hike south from Timothy Lake where I stopped and hiked back to meet Elizabeth. She will be not only helping me by dropping me off but then meeting…
Jump to the recipe… Thought I would throw in a quickie recipe in between posts on my Oregon Pacific Crest Trail journey! If you are looking for a fun way to spice up your dehydrated pears for snacking, this recipe fits the bill. And we can all use a little more spice in our lives……
July 16th Destination: Barlow Pass Today’s Miles: 15 Start Location: Sandy River Trip Miles: 132 I had set my alarm for 4am so that I could possibly cross the river when the water was lower. You might be asking why in the world I am worried about it because I’m just heading back to my car today. Because, that’s…
July 15th Destination: Sandy River Today’s Miles: 15 Start Location: Barlow Pass Trip Miles: 117 We awoke around 4:15am and began the routine of preparing for our hike north. I must admit, the picnic table and portable bathroom were a luxury! One of the things I am doing on these short trips is trying out…
July 14th Destination: Barlow Pass Today’s Miles: 19 Start Location: Timothy Lake Trip Miles: 102 I woke up this morning and with plans to continue south at 5:30 am. Repacking my gear, I realized that I needed to do a better job of checking to make sure I have everything I need before starting…
July 13th Destination: Timothy Lake Today’s Miles: 9 Start Location: Barlow Pass Trip Miles: 83 In my mind, I was going to get up and out of the house today at 5am so I could be on the trail by 10am. Around 8am, I knew that that window had closed, so I rolled out…