Day 81 – Mile 1093.4 to Mile 1106.3

Monday, July 13. Mid-50s and cloudy going up to low 70s. Chance of rain in the afternoon and evening.

Up at 8:30. 

Today is Andrea’s birthday. This is the second time I’ve been in the middle of a thru-hike on the anniversary of her birthday. They don’t get easier 

I have a 5-day food carry with a break at Donner Ski Resort on the fourth day. 

Down from size 38 to size 32 pants. Yay!

On trail at 11:00.

Ran into Big Dog and the pups. I haven’t seen them in several weeks.

Drizzle and humid this morning.

Desolation Wilderness at 12:25

Aloha Lake.

The PCT overlaps the Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) for 50 miles.

Camp at 6:00 and 13.4 miles. Got my tent set up just before the thunderstorm let loose. Perfect timing.

Feet hurt today and Achilles started hurting on the uphill climb starting at about 11 miles. Hopefully, things get better over the next week as my body gets used to being back on trail.

Watched West Wing downloads while having dinner and avoiding rain in my tent.

Technical Notes:

• Sausage McMuffin with egg 480
• Hash brown 150
• Banana Chips (18p, 30g): 150 kcal, 20g carb, 8g fat, 1g protein
• Banana Chips (18p, 30g): 150 kcal, 20g carb, 8g fat, 1g protein
• Mango (3-4p, 30gy): 100 kcal, 25g carb, 0g fat, 0g protein per 
• Mango (3-4p, 30gy): 100 kcal, 25g carb, 0g fat, 0g protein per 
• Quest birthday cake bar: 190 cal, 29g protein 
• Salami 220
• Jerky (2 oz): 140 kcal, 12g carb, 0g fat, 22g protein 
• Cup noodles Ramen Bistro Sichuan Chicken (8 oz water): 390 Kcal, 57g carb, 13g fat, 10g protein 
• Cup noodles Ramen Bistro Sichuan Chicken (8 oz water): 390 Kcal, 57g carb, 13g fat, 10g protein 
• Fritos 400
• Skittles (2.17oz): 250 kcal, 56g carb, 2.5g fat, 0g protein 
• Water liters: 2
• Miles: 13.4
• Time: 7:30
• Up: 2841
• Down: 1365
• Calories consumed: 3000
• Calories burned: 2897
• iPhone battery used: 20%