Journey Day 52 | PCT Day 52

Glacial creek, great peak, California

6/7/85

A little wet as we awaken in tent. Up and around to early morning tasks as heat returns. 

Alcohol feet in preparation for new set of boots. First pair lasted 600 miles. Hopefully this leather pair will weather better.

Trout fisherman turns out to be ex-PCTer and triathlete, Jeff Jones. We talk as the river flows. He made it to Belden on the PCT before injuring his Achilles heel. Now an accomplished mountaineer, etc. Despite four Ironmans, he said the PCT was the highlight of his life.

Spent most of my money. Hold $5, owe Keith $8. Spent $12.50 on mailing to John Muir Trail Ranch, plus food, drink. Hopefully my remaining cash will last until Tuolumne Meadows, the end of the John Muir Trail section.

Day at the store ends with it closing, but Ens, hiker Bill join us for a 12-pack we bought. We’re all feeling good as we head back to our camp. Ens camp near us. Bill heads on. He was a strange ranger and a teller of whale-sized fish stories. We and Ens congregate near fire ring. Fellowship and dinner. We’ve gotten to be good friends on the trail. Tiredness sends us to bed.