Journey Day 175 | PCT Day 175

Camping under the stars was no longer an option as we neared the end of the trail.

10/8/85

Hike thankfully downhill, then back up into snow. Big push up Glacier Pass, Grasshopper Pass. Goat hunters coming down warn of trouble ahead. Keith and I break in chill, then push on. Boots a problem, I hike after the long-legged Jones.

Around, up, then down to Harts Pass. Against my better judgment, push on down to catch Keith at agreed-upon spot. Tough climb, too much snow on ridge. Eventually ridge walking, but it’s too dark. I ditch in a shelter of trees, no hot dinner. Pitch in the dark, a bit scared.