Day 98: Real Life Oregon Trail

August 6, 2015 (19th Re-Ration – Ashland) Tentsite after Wrangle Gap (1707.8) to Callahan’s Resort – Ashland (1726.5) 18.7 PCT miles today 1766.8 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 2,322 ft, – 4,809 ft This is the stuff backpackers’ dreams are made of. The trail in Oregon has already started living up to its reputation…

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Day 97: Moving On Up

August 5, 2015 Bear Dog Spring (1682.8) to Tentsite after Wrangle Gap (1707.8) 25.0 PCT miles today 1748.1 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 4,513 ft, – 4,050 ft Last night, when I said that crossing the border into Oregon would be bittersweet, I was wrong. It was nothing but exciting and satisfying. California remained…

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