Journey Day 153 | PCT Day 153

Jeff Sauer joined me as severe weather pinned us down in a shelter named for the victim of a past storm.

9/16/85

Dead in the morning, but hike to Walupt Lake Trail. After break, resolve to make shelter at least. Weather worsens as I climb Nannie Ridge. Worst yet, break under trees on bare ridge. Then on up to pass, rain turning to snow, temperatures dropping. Fording creeks, getting even colder.

Later realize lost stick. Climb up and up, visibility decreasing . Snowing as I finally make the shelter.

Drop gear. Set up to wait for Keith and Jeff. As I’m settling, Jeff shows. We raise our tents. Weather much worse! Crash, but not warm enough in wet sleeping bag. Relief not being alone.