Rain?!?!

What wasn't supposed to happen did. Thankfully we reached camp and got our tents set up before the rain started. I just ran outside to drop the tent lower to the ground and tighten it up. Hopefully everything will be mostly dry in the morning.

The day started beautifully. The trail followed water for a good portion today which was a nice change. I lost track of how many times a creek was crossed. There was a lot of climbing again today, and this section is notoriously hot, but we had moderate temperatures and cloud cover almost all day.

For the third time in as many days I think we exceeded the maximum 15% grade that the PCT is supposed to maintain. I'd ask for my money back, but my permit was free.

I was used up tonite. I had planned on a few more miles but just didn't have it in me. Good thing, or I could have gotten caught in the rain.

I'm very happy to be camped tonite with several others. No one can help me stay dry in my tent, but at least I know I'm not alone. I think there are six of us here. It's only 7:00 and still light out, yet all of us are tucked in our tents staying warm and dry.

A few more miles today would have got me into Big Bear tomorrow nite. As it stands, I'll probably camp tomorrow nite about 4-5 miles shy and hike in on Saturday for breakfast :)