What a day. New shoes. Returned my Moab 2 mids because the collar was bruising my left ankle bone. I had almost 150 miles or more with pain every step.
The REI had the pants I wanted at more than half off—but not in my size.
Most replacement shoes were not in stock. But the Speedgoats I tried have some tweaks to the last and my feet have no complaints. I also have proper anchor tabs for my gaiters.
I trimmed back my beard with some electric clippers so it is now 1/8th of an inch. With the Oregon heat wave that will be a relief.
We are definitely in the NOBO bubble. This dry campsite probably has ten campers or more at it. We have a surprisingly good site to the far back edge.
Ready to get out early and beat the heat. Back to no cell service. I’ll update as things permit.
But the third time for this section of trail should be the charm. ??. Christi’s Spring and the road to Crater Lake await.
So very grateful to Steph.
Looking forward to perhaps catching up with Stitch.
Yes. I’m happy.