6/5 Day 1 Taboose Pass

Taboose Pass is a low-altitude trailhead (5400′ elevation) and there’s not much shade, so it’s often hot, and it was getting there as I began hiking up at about 8:30 am. Looking Back, a half hour into the hike up Taboose Pass. You will experience...

Prep for the PCT

Today June 3rd Doaf drove to his trail angels’ (Googoo and Pistol) house to be nearer his starting point and to begin acclimating to a higher altitude – around 4500 ft in Reno.  Of course, the prep has been going on for a while, planning for the food to...