Journey Day 236 | AT Day 59

We hiked, then crashed in a cloud.

5/19/86

Up early, shower, dry gear, pack. Down to breakfast. Jack and Barbie take off in the car. I stay, attend to business before departure. Drink milk shake, do mail, phone calling. Then up the hill as the rain starts.

Barbie is slow. I keep going, road climb to trail as rain builds in intensity. Ridge walking in mist, rain. No views, just a return to my familiar pursuit. Meet two wet couples, two guys before making it to the Priest Shelter. Go back, get Barbie’s pack, up final mileage again. Eat and drink. We get Barbie dry and fed. Talk late, crash in a cloud.