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Day 18

Day 18

Forrest Gump May 12th, 2021
Forrest Gump's 2021 PCT Thru-Hike

Today I woke around 5 and got an early start. I planned to do 24 miles. I left just after Bri and we both got lost at the start of the trail. After that it was easy to navigate. I pulled ahead and walked fast through the cool desert since the sun hadn’t hit it yet. Shortly it did and was immediately warm. The trail went straight up for about 7 miles. It was hot and I was very sluggish. I saw another rattlesnake sitting in a hole off the trail but it didn’t rattle when I walked by. I pushed on to the first water and the last for 18 miles. I breaked and carried 4 liters.

The trail had two small climbs but they were long. The air was cold and there was a breeze that cooled me. We finally were in trees again too which added more shade. I stopped for a break in a random cabin with Bri and Dirty Knucks. We had lunch and hit the trail once again. I was feeling very sluggish but had bursts of energy. I decided to push for the 24 and made it. I drank lots of water, made a quick ramen dinner with a protein cookie, and am now in bed. Doing a Nero to big bear tomorrow.

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Comments (2)


Forrest Gump May 13th, 2021

Thanks, Gahdnah! I certainly am! Slow pace and long breaks every day! The terrain allows for big days even with those!


Gahdnah Hiker May 13th, 2021

Forest, you are doing an outstanding job. Take time out to smell the wildflowers while you hike.


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