August 16th, 2016 Miles Hiked: 18 Start Location: OST, Diamond View Lake End Location: Mile 1915 End Location GPS: 43.66215, -121.98290 We woke up to a splendid view of Diamond Peak mirroring in the morning light of the still lake. We hiked 5 quick miles through dense forest to Shelter Cove Resort, a small RV […]

August 15th, 2016 Miles Hiked: 22 Start Location: Mile 1870 End Location: Oregon Skyline Trail, Diamond View Lake End Location GPS: 43.52839, -122.07062 We slept in today until 6 AM and started hiking by 7:30- a pretty late start for us. The first 6 miles were pretty easy through tall pine forests and buzzing in

August 14th, 2016 Miles Hiked: 25 Start Location: Mile 1845 End Location: Mile 1870 End Location GPS: 43.30494, -122.00250 It was mostly an uneventful day meandering through the Oregon woods. We saw Mt. Thielson, a very pointy spire of rock that juts into the heavens like a gigantic lightning magnet. It was cool.  We are

August 13th, 2016 Miles Hikes: 22 Start Location: Mile 1818 End Location: Mile 1845 End Location GPS: 43.09039, -122.09028 Today we took the Crater Lake Rim alternate instead of the PCT which stays away from the lake for some reason, probably because horses aren’t allowed on the rim. The Rim Trail was very impressive in

August 12th, 2016 Miles Hiked: 21 Start Location: Mile 1797 End Location: Mile 1818 End Location GPS: 42.86427, -122.16285 A quick and easy 21 miles on mostly flat terrain to Mazama Village, a large campground with a restaurant, store and gift shop on the outskirts of Crater Lake. We grabbed a few soft drinks at

August 11th, 2016 Miles Hiked: 26 Start Location: Mile 1771 End Location: Mile 1797 End Location GPS: 42.65068, -122.20562 “Thru hikers are like pie. Crusty on the outside, sweet on the inside.” – Snackman There were over 200 blow downs on the trail today. I wish I was kidding or at least exhagerating but I’m

August 10th, 2016 Miles Hiked: 18 Start Location: Mile 1753 End Location: Mile 1771 End Location GPS: 42.39719, -122.28880 The morning was great as we strolled easily for 8 miles to a cool little ski shelter. There was a cooler inside with nice cold sodas and Gatorades and even beer. When we left the shelter,

August 9th, 2016 Miles Hiked: 25 Start Location: Mile 1728 End Location: Mile 1753 End Location GPS: 42.24115, -122.30731 We woke up in a cloud. Fog misted all around us soaking the large pine trees overhead. When a strong breeze came by it rustled the branches making rain drops fall on the tent. My headlamp

August 8th, 2016 Miles Hiked: 12 Start Location: Mile 1716 End Location: Mile 1728 End Location GPS: 42.06842, -122.48278 We slept in and went to breakfast near the hotel. We packed up our things after contemplating staying one more day to relax and watch more of the olympics, but we decided against it. Oregon isn’t

August 7th, 2016 Miles Hiked: 4 Start Location: Mile 1712 End Location: Mile 1716 We hiked a quick and cool 4 miles to Callahans lodge, a resort like place near Interstate 5. We grabbed some breakfast and then hitch hiked to Ashland where we had booked a hotel room for the night.  Ashland is a