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      <image:caption>Before and after 500 miles in the desert. Same shoes.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Before and after 500 miles in the desert. Same shoes.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mike, Cahaya, Ira, and myself. Thankful!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Thru-hikers &lt;3</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Updated mileage signs were very exciting</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Looking at the rim</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Steep climb up the canyon to get onto the rim</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Historically a cool, snowy section this time of year</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Wonderful water source and lunch spot</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>View from my lunchtime horizontal position</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Burn zone</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A fun sign!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>View from my tent</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Trail magic!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Would be called a ‘widow maker’ tree</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Millie!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>What the majority of hiking in this section looked like</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Another tent view</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Again, signage is so great</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Adding in miles!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Horny toad sighting</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Jon and Jacqui from the PCT!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunset in Flagstaff</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Thankful for Gorf and Slash, the trail angels!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Entering Four Peaks Wilderness on the Arizona Trail</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Four Peaks of the Four Peaks Wilderness</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sheer rock face on the Four Peaks</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunrise from my campsite</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Over the halfway mark on the Arizona Trail</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Entering the Matazal Wilderness</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My favorite type of hiking; pine forest ridges with sun streaming through</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ridgeline views</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Interesting trees + rock formations</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Red + green in the desert</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lunch vista view</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Poppis were popping in this section!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lava rock cairns</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lava rock trail = ankle twisting</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The trail signage is so good!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lowest point of the trail on the Gila River</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Double or triple treating the Gila River water</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>View from my perfect but painfully windy camping spot</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Too windy for a stove called for other dinner options</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Red Mountain Canyon was so good</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A little Michigan formation on trail</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Another day in the desert, another rattlesnake</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Some friends from the AT! Juice, myself, Ira, and DieHard</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The very frustrating wash</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The very frustrating wash</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Some beautiful blooms</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Hiker heaven on a plate</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A perfect zero day spot with trail angels</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Molino Basin heading up to Mount Lemmon</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Resting near a natural water source</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Flowers bloom in a burn zone</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Quiet campsite near the top of Mount Lemmon</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bundle of cactus!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Thankful for Beyond Bread at the Mount Lemmon Lodge</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>200 miles!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>First rattlesnake of the trail</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunrise cactus</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Trails of my nemesis</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>T-Rex Saguaro</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>More sunrises</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Flowers blooming!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Rainwater collector + trail magic</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My trekking pole caught a flower!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Trail Angel’s sweet angel puppy!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The signage is perfect</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Rare but appreciated natural water sources</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Entering Saguaro National Park</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunset in Saguaro National Park</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Thanks for the shade!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A saguaro forest</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunset over Arizona</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Thankful for a new national park!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Rocky outcroppings on the descent from Mica Mountain</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Rolling hills stretching on forever</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Trail treats from Patagonia</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Me and all my friends on the AZT</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Canyon views on the AZT</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunrise through the rolling hills</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Great signage at a water cache</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tent spot where coyotes and trail runners were near</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>100 miles!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Artwork on the north side of highway crossing</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The beginnings of Saguaros</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Officially on the Arizona Trail. Southern Terminus, Mexican border.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>North side of Miller Peak served snow in the desert.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bathtub Spring is a highlight of the first section.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>First night camping on the AZT</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A chilly start to morning two</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The signage is so good</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Trail treats</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Desert views</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Camping spot night two</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunrise over Canelo Pass</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cactus as tall as me</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Filter, filter, filter</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Patagonia, AZ treats</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My ride around town from TerraSol</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>End of the Appalachian Trail</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Colorado Trail Bike Route: A DNF Story - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>So filled with hope lol</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>George and I on another adventure</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>SARAH. The absolute MVP of my bike route experience.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bikes resting.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ice cream was a necessity</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>At Wellington Lake</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Minor lakes on the trail</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The gravel got to me</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>George also resting</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Soon to be rescued by Sarah.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>In Breckinridge with Reroute and Juice from the PCT</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Juice and I did a quick hike</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Crested Butte, CO</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Butterfly House</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Independence Pass, CO</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Rocky Mountain National Park</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The southern terminus of the Colorado Bike Route near Durango :)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Moody mountains of the Pacific Northwest on the Pacific Crest Trail</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Moody mountains of the Pacific Northwest on the Pacific Crest Trail</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Open views around every corner</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>George on ridge walks</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Falling so hard and quick that it triggered my Garmin</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunny days on the PCT</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunny days on the PCT</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Our little trail family for the 2 weeks reaching the border of Canada!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Our little trail family for the 2 weeks reaching the border of Canada!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Thankful to be back.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike: OR &amp;amp; WA Section L -Mile 2593 - 2653</image:title>
      <image:caption>4 weeks after summiting Mount Katahdin on the Appalachian Trail, we touched the border of the Pacific Crest Trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Open views heading back from the border</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>One of my favorite views of the entire PCT</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Another one of my favorite views from the entire PCT</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunrise at Woody Pass</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Enjoying the last bits of trail before Hart’s Pass</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This section is everything</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A beautiful sunset in Mazama, Washington</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A beautiful sunset in Mazama, Washington</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A beautiful sunset in Mazama, Washington</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Lion’s Den hostel was perfect!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Catching public transport from Mazama to Leavenworth, Washington</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Enjoying Leavenworth, Washington</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Hitching to Steven’s Pass</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Hitching to Steven’s Pass</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Me at Barlow Pass on the PCT in Oregon. This is a transformational spot that I have visited consistently.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>PCT OR &amp; WA Section F for a quick overnight on the way to Bags’ house</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>PCT OR &amp; WA Section F for a quick overnight on the way to Bags’ house. I camped here after my 40 mile day in 2024.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>PCT OR &amp; WA Section F for a quick overnight on the way to Bags’ house. Great stars.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Got to have dinner with Links and Wavy at Bags’ house in Oregon. Thankful for trail friends!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 1 year later, Bags and I back at Stevens Pass.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Our whole crew at Stevens Pass.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A wonderful lunch spot.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A wonderful lunch spot and a place to rinse off.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Open views.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Crossing the 2500 mile mark! (finally!)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Section K had amazing views.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Section K had amazing views.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Section K had amazing views.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>It was berry season and I could not be stopped</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The trail meandered through dense woodlands and open vistas.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Glacier Peak.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>These views were everything.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>George with Glacier Peak</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The crew at the top of an epic climb!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Cascades are everything</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Stone skimming lake</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Canyons on canyons</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>George and I on open trail. AT who?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Peek-a-boo views</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>An average lunch spot</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Stehekin Bakery! Finally! Gluten free treats for me.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Stehekin was special</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Stehekin meant good breakfast, showers, and laundry.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Finally entering North Cascades National Park!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The bakery was the gift that kept on giving.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>An amazing canyon that offered quite the climb…</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Rainy Pass delivered on its name.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Thumper, myself, George, Hydro, and Seconds at Shaw’s Hiker Hostel</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Perfect morning on Mount Washington summit day</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Crossing i70 was safe!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>No half gallon challenge for me - just an appropriate amount of ice cream</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Meeting Heather Anish Anderson was a treat! She is a huge inspiration in the trail community.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania was an adorable town.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This sign did not lie, the amount of water fowl was astonishing</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Trail angel, Twizzler, thank you for the treats!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The trail?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The rhododendron blooms created a flowered forest</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Snapping turtle provided entertainment for some time near Peak of the Otter</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Gluten free breakfast at a gluten free bakery!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Crossed off another National Park - Shenandoah!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sweeping views off of Skyline Drive</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Enjoying dinner at Big Meadow Lodge while listening to live music.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A Roo lookalike was a treat on trail</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A chaotic early morning birthday start to the day</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A birthday treat in Front Royal, VA!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Front Royal was wildly hiker friendly including this Basecamp facility</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Entering the Virginia rollercoaster - what a way to end the state.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>1000 miles from Springer Mountain</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Emotional to hit 1000 miles but also spiders</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>After 550+ miles in Virginia, reaching a new state was a milestone</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Reaching the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is a huge achievement on the trail!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>From hiker 1619 to 197.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Officially in Damascus, Virginia!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Baked goods with Stevie and Gambit</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Thankful for new shoes!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>500 miles!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A fresh foal on the Greyson Highlands</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Typical stream crossing scene on the Appalachian Trail</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Marion Outdoors and The Merry Hiker Hostel was an absolute gift.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A quarter of the way from Georgia to Maine!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Hiding out in a shelter from a surprise afternoon thunderstorm. Oreos and hot chocolate were a treat to high the chill.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>600 miles!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunrise view from the tent.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Woods Hole property was a heavenly place</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>700 miles!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>McAfee’s Knob with George - trying to get this with a self timer was funny.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Thankful for Mexican food after a hard section</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sherpa, HiHo, and myself happily arriving to Appalachian Station 19E for lunch!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Hurricane Helene damage continues in Tennessee</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Black rat snakes continue to be prevalent</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Trail magic continued in the form of a kitchen and homemade meal.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Smokies on a chilled morning</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>George and I at Newfound Gap</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Thankful for wide open Smokies view</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ice crystal formation gives a clue to the strong wind</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-30</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Washington</image:title>
      <image:caption>Crossing the Bridge of the Gods - Section G/H</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Washington</image:title>
      <image:caption>Trout Lake - Section H</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Washington</image:title>
      <image:caption>Fire on Mount Adams - Section H</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Washington</image:title>
      <image:caption>Goat Rocks Wilderness - Section H</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Washington</image:title>
      <image:caption>Goat Rocks Wilderness - Section H</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Washington</image:title>
      <image:caption>Goat Rocks Wilderness - Section H</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Washington</image:title>
      <image:caption>Chinook Pass - Section I</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Washington</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sheep Lake - Section I</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Washington</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mount Rainier - Section I</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Washington</image:title>
      <image:caption>Insomnia fueled dirt naps - Section I</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Washington</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ideal Vally - Section J</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Washington</image:title>
      <image:caption>Last dinner on trail - Section J</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Washington</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hitching into Seattle - Section J</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Washington</image:title>
      <image:caption>Steven’s Pass - Section J</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Washington</image:title>
      <image:caption>Unreal scenery - Section J</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cascade Mountains - Section L</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cascade Mountains - Section L</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cascade Mountains - Section L</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The finish line with Bags and Prick - Section L</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.whereintheworldisleeann.com/fieldnotes/pacific-crest-trail-hike-section-review-oregon</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-27</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Oregon</image:title>
      <image:caption>First sunrise in Oregon - Section A</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Oregon</image:title>
      <image:caption>Shakespeare Festival in Ashland - Section A</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Oregon</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mount McLoughlin - Section B</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Oregon</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hyatt Resevoir - Section B</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Oregon</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mosquitoes + lava rocks - Section B</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Oregon</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sunrise on Crater Lake Rim - Section C</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Oregon</image:title>
      <image:caption>Walking Crater Lake rim - Section C</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Oregon</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ride into Chemult - Section D</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Oregon</image:title>
      <image:caption>Shelter Cove resort - Section D/E</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Oregon</image:title>
      <image:caption>Burn Zone - Section E</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Oregon</image:title>
      <image:caption>Brahma Lake - Section E</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Oregon</image:title>
      <image:caption>Long walks on lava rocks - Section F</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Oregon</image:title>
      <image:caption>Happily hitting 2000 miles! - Section F</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Oregon</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sunset - Section F</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Oregon</image:title>
      <image:caption>Barlow Pass - Section F/G</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Oregon</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tunnel Falls, Eagle Creek Alt - Section G</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Oregon</image:title>
      <image:caption>Cascade Locks - Section G</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Northern California</image:title>
      <image:caption>Alpine Lake - Section K</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Northern California</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dick’s Lake - Section K</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Northern California</image:title>
      <image:caption>Climb out of Sierra City - Section L</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Northern California</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ice cream in Quincy - Section M</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Northern California</image:title>
      <image:caption>Burn zone leaving Quincy - Section M</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Northern California</image:title>
      <image:caption>A dip in a lake - Section M</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Northern California</image:title>
      <image:caption>PCT Halfway Marker - Section N</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Northern California</image:title>
      <image:caption>Midpoint marker - Section N</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Northern California</image:title>
      <image:caption>Near Lassen Volcanic National Park - Section N</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: Northern California</image:title>
      <image:caption>Subway Caves Lava Tubes near Old Station - Section N</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Burney Mountain Guest Ranch - Section N</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Burney Falls - Section N/O</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunset with Mount Shasta - Section O</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mount Shasta - Section O</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Views continue - Section O</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Seiad Valley - Section Q/R</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>California/Oregon border - Section R</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - How to Train for a Thru-Hike</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Sierra Nevada</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kennedy Meadows South - Triple Crown Outfitters - Section G</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kennedy Meadows South - Section G</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Sierra Nevada</image:title>
      <image:caption>Heading into the Sierra Nevada - Section G</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Sierra Nevada</image:title>
      <image:caption>Forester Pass - Section H</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Sierra Nevada</image:title>
      <image:caption>Forester Pass - Section H</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Sierra Nevada</image:title>
      <image:caption>Forester Pass - Section H</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Sierra Nevada</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kearsarge Pass - Section H</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Sierra Nevada</image:title>
      <image:caption>Bear Creek - Section H</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Sierra Nevada</image:title>
      <image:caption>Glen Pass - Section H</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Sierra Nevada</image:title>
      <image:caption>1000 mile marker - Section I</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunrise - Section I</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Flora was changing - Section J</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunrise - Section J</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Desert</image:title>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Desert</image:title>
      <image:caption>Section A</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Desert</image:title>
      <image:caption>Section A</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Desert</image:title>
      <image:caption>Section B</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Desert</image:title>
      <image:caption>Section B</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Desert</image:title>
      <image:caption>Section B</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Desert</image:title>
      <image:caption>Section C</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Desert</image:title>
      <image:caption>Section C</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Desert</image:title>
      <image:caption>Section C</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Desert</image:title>
      <image:caption>Section D</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Desert</image:title>
      <image:caption>Section E</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Desert</image:title>
      <image:caption>Section E</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Desert</image:title>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Desert</image:title>
      <image:caption>Section F</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike Section Review: The Desert</image:title>
      <image:caption>Section F</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Section G</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Section G</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Section G</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Canadian border monument on the Pacific Crest Trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Update: Canada Border Entry Permit on the Pacific Crest Trail</image:title>
      <image:caption>Official PCT logbook.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My signature in the official PCT logbook!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The views in the Northern Cascades were a delight.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mountains as far as the eye could see.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunset at camp.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The flowing cloud I would eventually hike through.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>One of my favorite photos of the entire trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunset on Lake Superior in Grand Marais, Michigan.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Only a bit windy and cold on the shores of Lake Superior in Grand Marais, Michigan.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Grand Sable visitor center in Grand Marais, Michigan.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>First views of the cliffs of Pictured Rocks.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>At the Log Slide area on Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Thankful for bridges at Pictured Rocks.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Au Sable Light Station Lighthouse.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Full canopy as the trail diverts into the forest.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lunch with a view at Twelvemile Beach.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>An interesting forest addition near Beaver Creek/Pine Bluff campsites.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunset from Beaver Creek backpacking campsites.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Yooper Lights under a UV light - thank you to the family that showed me them!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Thankful for this lopsided log bridge.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Snacks with a view on the shore of Lake Superior.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The rock formations and colorful water was a treat.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The rock formations and colorful water was a treat.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>These surprise views that popped out of nowhere were a gift.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Spray Falls along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Animal prints in the sand.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Up close view of Chapel Rock!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>There were many stream crossings that gave a peek into the dense forest.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The shoreline of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The views on the shore of Lake Superior continued.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A sweet deer friend!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tapping the other end of the trail at the Munising Falls visitor center!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunset from the Cliffs backpacking campsite area.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Great views heading the opposite direction on the trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Indian Head rock at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Grand Arch rock formation at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>There were fantastic mushrooms along the way!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunset near the Benchmark backpacking sites.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My last campsite at the Benchmark backpacking sites.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Happy as can be at the end of my Pictured Rocks boomerang hike!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Enjoying Leavenworth, Washington before the Canadian border.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Arriving at Hart’s Pass Campground.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The mist came and went frequently in this section.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Couldn’t be happier.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Washington views always amaze.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Canadian border monument on the Pacific Crest Trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Official PCT logbook.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My signature in the official PCT logbook!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Signage at the border.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Thankful for my dear Prick and Bags!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Thankful for my dear Prick and Bags!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Mexican border to the Canadian border.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Mexican border to the Canadian border.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Mexican border to the Canadian border.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Mexican border to the Canadian border.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Couldn’t be happier at the border.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A surreal moment.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I’m in love.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Photoshoots, of course.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ugly crying at the border.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The views in the Northern Cascades were a delight.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The flowing cloud I would eventually hike through.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>One of my favorite photos of the entire trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Kendall Katwalk was a beautiful section of trail just north of Snoqualmie Pass</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Washington view never cease to amaze.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Washington view never cease to amaze.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Couldn’t be happier with my Washington experience</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Dinnertimes were starting to get colder in this section.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The lakes + mountains + sky were breathtaking</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>So many pikas in this section!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>So many pikas in this section!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Moody skies made for great scenery in Washington.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Thankful for bridges to cross the rivers.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Burn sections were still present but had a good amount of undergrowth.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>There were large river crossings that made collecting water easy.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Chimney Rock and the surrounding peaks were shrouded in clouds.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My rain gear look; a poncho works above all else.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Attempting to dry out a bit on our lunch break.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The color of this lake looked fake!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Marmots galore!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mountains continuing to make their own clouds.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Again, attempting to dry out my rain fly during a period of no rain.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Field Notes - Pacific Crest Trail Hike: OR &amp;amp; WA Section J – Mile 2395 – 2466</image:title>
      <image:caption>There were still a few river crossings in this section.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The trail meandered near many ponds and lakes.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ridge walks in Washington.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Flower bloom was still happening!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Rained on and cold – I couldn’t be happier.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Prick picked our last campsite.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My last tent pitch on the Pacific Crest Trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Our last dinner on the Pacific Crest Trail. A mouse party would arrive shortly after this picture was taken.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This section had a ton of back country toilets haha</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Left: August 26th, 2023 Right: August 22nd, 2024 A whole new person, but featuring Roo – my namesake.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Relaxing on Thunder Island at PCT Trail Days</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Smokey the Bear was the most popular trail celebrity.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ice cream was a necessity.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Through the tents on Thunder Island at PCT Trail Days</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Our desert crew featuring Prick, Bags, HardStart, Wavy, and Links!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Blaze Physio at PCT Trail Days! Featuring Honey’s tail.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Passed the 2300 mile marker straight away in the morning!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Prick expertly doing a log crossing.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The most perfect dog companion to a few hikers.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Pacific Crest Trail in Washington is magic.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Pacific Crest Trail in Washington is magic.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The flower bloom continued north.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Crossing the Mount Rainier National Park bridge over Chinook Pass.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Washington was a treat.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Playing photographer for a group of lovely hiking ladies.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A perfect campsite just before Chinook Pass.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Prick in the Washington landscape.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Early morning trail magic… La Croix and PBR.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The amount of berries escalated in this section.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lunch with a view.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Our whole group started collecting so many berries that we brought bags specifically to carry them.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>There were some neat water sources.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My insomnia was getting marginally better, but I still liked 20 minute lunchtime dirt naps.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Washington lakes on the Pacific Crest Trail continued to amaze.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Our dear trail angels, Broncé and Rosa, who were vital to the logistics of this section!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A before and after of the Pacific Crest Trail at Snoqualmie Pass. Top: May 10, 2021 Bottom: August 12, 2024</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The group on the Bridge – Prick avoiding my photos</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Couldn’t be more proud of myself for reaching this point of the PCT</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>It was perfect weather and clear skies for us!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>On the Washington side, what happened to the “Bridge of the Gods” sign?!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Unique Pacific Crest Trail sign</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The first section until Trout Lake was primarily a green tunnel.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Trail magic from Bags’ family – thankful for them!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bags’ family even got me Gluten-Free pizza, I quite literally cried.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>First views of Mount Rainier in Washington.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Celebrating 2200 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The coziest room at the Trout Lake Valley Inn.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The start of the Mine Fire, photo by Yeti.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Group of hikers, trail angels, and forest service rangers figuring out a plan around the Mine Fire.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Despite the circumstances, it was wonderful to be back with my Sierra crew.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mine fire spread drastically overnight.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Insomnia + light from the Mine fire made for an eerie night photo.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Open views at the top of ridges in Washington.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The start of the Goat Rocks Wilderness in Washington.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Goat Rocks Wilderness in Washington.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Goat Rocks Wilderness in Washington.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Flower bloom in Goat Rocks Wilderness in Washington.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My Sierra Nevada squad in Goat Rocks Wilderness in Washington.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Waterfall on trail in Goat Rocks Wilderness in Washington – featuring Wizardbait.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Flashbacks to Sierra navigation in Goat Rocks Wilderness in Washington.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We didn’t miss the snow.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The start of the knife’s edge section in Goat Rocks Wilderness.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Example of the rocky trail in this section.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The crew on the Knife’s Edge in Goat Rocks Wilderness.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Goat Rocks Wilderness in Washington.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Knife’s Edge continues in Goat Rocks Wilderness.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pacific Crest Trail through Goat Rocks Wilderness in Washington.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Aforementioned sunset dinner view.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Dinner at sunset with a beautiful view.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Rocky descent towards White Pass with Mount Rainier in the background.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Washington lakes started to make an appearance.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Camping after White Pass – if you can’t make fun of yourself for what a hot mess you are… what’s the point.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Stream crossings were still present around Mount Hood.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cotton candy skies at sunrise</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Snuggled in my tent after a long day</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A rainy, misty morning</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Clouds hung at a specific elevation level and started to break up the lower in elevation I dropped</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My sun umbrella was immensely helpful!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The undergrowth provided so many berries to enjoy!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Walking through more burn zones but the undergrowth had recovered</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Eagle Creek alternate was full of great water features and views</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The famous Tunnel Falls on the Eagle Creek Alternate!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Arriving in Cascade Locks was a surreal experience</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Resupplying myself for the entire state of Washington took organization and champagne.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Beautiful reflections on the small lakes in Oregon</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Trail magic set up by previous hikers with an Aussie that made me miss my Roo!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Great sunset on Brahams Lake in Three Sisters Wilderness</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I mean, it was dreamy, right?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The morning meadow walks on my 40-mile day.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The views throughout the Three Sisters Wilderness were beautiful</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Obsidian Falls near Bend, Oregon</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Views were everywhere!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>2000 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Expansive views showing me where I was going to hike</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Three Fingered Jack is a shield volcano outside of Sisters, Oregon</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mount Jefferson is the second highest mountain in Oregon and provided views on views!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Wildflowers continued to show up!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>On the other side of Mount Jefferson, I was greeted with snow fields.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A reminder of how far I had come</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Partially circumnavigating Mount Hood was a treat</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Crossing 1800 miles!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Crater Lake National Park hiking entrance – suddenly the tree blowdowns were gone!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>It was always exciting to see trail registers!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Our trail angel hitch into Chemault, OR to avoid the Trail Fire</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Thankful for summer in this moment</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>First sunrise in Oregon on the PCT</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Crossed 1700 miles on the PCT!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Expansive views over the rolling hills of Oregon.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>One of the theatres in Ashland, Oregon for the Shakespeare Festival</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunset over the Hyatt Reservoir in Oregon featuring Yeti doing his dishes</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A group of hikers congregating at the Brown Cabin</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The start of intermittent lava rock sections and swarms of mosquitoes!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mount Mcloughlin as I approached the Fish Lake area.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The rocky sections were broken up by lush forest sections that housed berry bushes.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Oregon quickly became rocky.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cascade Range rocks continued to impress, especially after a rainstorm.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A large group in Seiad Valley after skipping the fire closure getting ready to make the climb in the evening because of the heat wave. (Myself, Yeti, Kernel, Bonehead, Annabelle, Turtle, Bones, Phantom, FlipFlop, Jolly, and Forest)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Donomore Cabin near the Oregon border.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Grateful and proud at the California and Oregon border!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I crossed a large single lane dam that required hikers to blow air horn to warn people.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunset from near my cowboy camping spot.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Still so much snow on Shasta.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Rivers in canyons continued.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>1500 miles was a huge accomplishment!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Prick, Yeti, and my things exploded in a hotel room – a normal scene.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Castle Crags on the ascent out of Dunsmuir.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Another view of Castle Crags.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunsets were a treat in Northern California.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A beautiful lake that we had breakfast at.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Remote mountain lakes are great for skinny dipping!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ran into Blaze Physio and Honey at a trailhead!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My attempted cowboy camp after 33 miles featuring the Shelley fire.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Stuffing 6 hikers into a trail angel’s car to get into Etna, CA for a fire evacuation.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>All of us in the hitch, thankful to be heading to town!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The climb out of Belden is infamous for being long and hot – putting my sun umbrella to good use!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Foliage was thick in this burn section which made it hard to see the trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The pinecones were 10/10.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Officially in the Cascade range and out of the Sierra!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>1300 miles! Thank you to Bags for the sign!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I seemed to follow the flower bloom all the way up California.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The bloom continued to be a treat.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The halfway monument was… monumental.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I was overwhelmed with excitement and pride.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Prick, Bags, and I at the monument was a great way to celebrate.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Leaving Chester, CA was another burn zone.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The large group of hikers camped at the Lassen National Park Boundary. (Me, Angler, Gang Signs, Bags, Honey Bun, Prick, Chasky, Bear Cage, Nuclear Yeti. Missing Canadian Yeti who was already in his tent)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Terminal Geyser in Lassen National Park (not impressive on camera lol)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Hard to take good pictures of a cave? Yeti for scale.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Subway Caves outside of Old Station.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Hat Creek Rim views of Mount Shasta.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mile 1400 with a beautiful view of Mount Shasta in the background.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Prick, Yeti, and I hitching out of Burney, CA in our loaner clothes.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Burney Mountain Guest Ranch was a trail highlight.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Burney Mountain Guest Ranch had a saltwater pool that was great for lounging.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Game viewing over coffee on the porch of our cabin at Burney Mountain Guest Ranch.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My favorites at the Burney Mountain Guest Ranch cabin. Core memory from the trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The climb out of Sierra City was long but offered beautiful views.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Celebrating 1200 miles! Thank you to Yeti and Jon for the sign.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This section provided small canyons with rivers amongst the burn zone.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cowboy camping on a ridge on the Summer Solstice and a full moon! It was bright all night.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Celebrating arrival in Quincy with ice cream from the Toy Store!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Loaner clothes were very stylish while doing laundry at a Trail Angel’s home.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Trail Angel, Pounder, hosted at least 12 hikers the night we were there!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Hike out of Quincy provided views of lakes – I hoped to soon swim in one!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The burn zones continued.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Yeti and I enjoying the lake on a warm day.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The lake we camped at was a swimming treat – Prick and Bags lakeside.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>An average night set up for our group. Others would join us on the other direction of this picture.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Crossed 1100 miles!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The views opened up to see an alpine lake.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>At the top of Dick’s Pass, there was more snow on the descent than expected.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>There were some beautiful parts of Dick’s Lake that were melted.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>There were beautiful small waterfalls popping up everywhere indicating that snow was finally melting.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>River crossings in Desolation Wilderness.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Peek-a-boo views of Lake Tahoe continued.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Grubb hut by the Sierra Club was closed but still a neat spot.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Appreciated the views and snow free trails.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunrises are such a treat!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Another example of the subtle shift from the granite peaks of the Sierra towards the Volcanic rock of the Cascade mountain range.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I seemed to follow the flower bloom as I headed north.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The river crossings were endless.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>After Stubblefield Creek crossing that was actual a swim. Prick was not excited lol</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Reflections on Wilma Lake were insane!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Snowfields continued to linger longer than liked.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Finally hit 1000 miles on trail! A surreal moment.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Finally hit 1000 miles on trail! A surreal moment.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>View from my campsite at the base of Forester Pass.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Beautiful sky heading up to Forester Pass.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunrise over the High Sierra Nevada.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Forester Pass trek with the crew.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>At the base of the Forester Pass approach trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The group excited for Forester Pass.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Heading across the infamous Forester Pass Avalanche chute.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Leeann/Kanga at the top of Forester Pass!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Celebrating at the top of Forester Pass!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Canyon near Kearsarge Pass.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Circled the tents on snow near Bullfrog Lake.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Descending from Kearsarge Pass.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Near the top of Kearsarge Pass.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Climbing up to Glen Pass, surrounded by pikas!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Top of Glen Pass!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Glen Pass descent, one of my least favorites.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The famous Rae Lakes was a little bit different when still frozen over.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bags and I happy about dry trail, if only for a few miles.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Crossing the 800 mile mark on near a suspension bridge!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The climb up to Pinchot pass.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Top of Pinchot Pass!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>At the base of Mather Pass – possibly the brightest place I have ever been.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The near vertical ascent on Mather Pass.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Top of Mather Pass! So thankful to be safely at the summit.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A beautiful canyon on the other side of Mather Pass.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Animals in this winter wonderland are always a treat.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Grouse Meadows was stunning.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A misty morning on Bishop Pass.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A great camping spot on Piute Pass. Bags and I did a quick (polar) dunk in this lake.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunrise on Piute Pass.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>An example of the giant trees in the area.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Top of Selden Pass!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sharing the Pacific Crest Trail with the locals.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Teamwork to cross Bear Creek.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Top of Silver Pass!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Beautiful view from my tent.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A sleepy 5:00am 900 mile marker crossing.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A near coyote sighting on Mammoth Pass.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ridge Merino in Mammoth Lakes is a must stop ❤️</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Devil’s Postpile National Monument is a treat along the trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bags and Prick packed out treats to make over the fire out of Mammoth Lakes.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A bridge that got knocked out by the heavy snow of 2023.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A beautiful sunrise near Yosemite.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Just a beautiful Yosemite backdrop.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Strange cloud formations over Donahue Pass.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Top of Donahue Pass!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Last of the desert views. These giant boulders looked like a dinosaur vertebrae.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Crossed the 700 mile mark!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Arriving in Kennedy Meadows was a wet, but joyful experience.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Celebrating the end of the desert with Squirrel, Canuck, Prick, and Bags!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The famous Kennedy Meadows General Store. Do you see the formal greeter on the porch?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Our original group of 6 that left Kennedy Meadows (L to R): Prick, Canuck, Bags, Squirrel, Kanga (me!), and Bobcat.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Campsite deer relics again.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Stars and Milky Way were beautiful (excuse the poor photography, I’m working with only an iPhone).</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Starting to run into snow and Mountain View’s the higher up on elevation we went!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Candy cane trees and mountains.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Happy as can be eating breakfast near a stream.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Thankful for my trusty group of 4 at the top of a climb!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Going to the mountains, be back later.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The views keep on coming!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Triple Crown Outfitters was a must stop while in KMS!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Me 20 feet down from a snow slide. Luckily I was giggling this time hence the photo, but the other times? They hurt.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The desert wildflowers were still in full bloom along the trail</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Wide open views that do not show the wind.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>600 miles complete on the PCT in CA Section F!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Soaking in the last of the desert views.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Joshua Trees also were a treat!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Expansive views in the desert.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>PoodleDog bush was everywhere.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>500 Miles!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A welcomed lush section after so much burn scar.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Giant tumbleweed… tumbletree?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Entering Hikertown.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Signage for the LA Aqueduct at 3am</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kangaroo rat print!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunrise on the Aqueduct.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Glowing trail magic.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The wonderful campsite I could not pass up overlooking the Mount Baden Powell area!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Clouds in the valley below were visible from on the high ridge.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Happy to be in this mountain range.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A “not snowy” section outside of Wrightwood according to trail reports and GPS models.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mountain Hardware in Wrightwood is a hiker haven.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A group of hikers at Wrightwood Brewery; Squirrel, HardStart, Wavy, Links, Alex, Elizabeth, GhostTown, Kanga (me!), and Canuck!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Always fun for signs to remind me how far I’ve traveled by foot!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Long road walk around Mount Baden Powell.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Parts of the road walk were a snowy slog fest.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pools of sand on my sleeping mat from an overnight sandstorm. Reminder this was under my sleeping bag so imagine how much was on top of me!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>400 mile mark. While smiling I was saying “I feel like crap!”.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A burned area on the PCT CA Section D</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Beautiful sunrise on an early morning part of my hiking day.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The desert has some expansive views that are often greener than expected.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>An overcast day and interesting ridge line made some miles go by quicker.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Rattlesnake curled up on the trail. We had to prompt it to move!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Vasquez Rocks area had Hollywood worthy parts.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Laundry facilities at Serenity’s Oasis.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A sweet treat from the Wind Farm Oasis</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Beautiful view of San Jacinto from the next high point over.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nighttime view from my tent just after Mission Creek and before the ridge walk.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>View from the top of the ridge walk looking down on Mission Creek section.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A happy Leeann at the top of the ridge walk</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Alternate path of ride walk to avoid Mission Creek closures.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>There were cute bears decorating everywhere in Big Bear Lake.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My great accommodations in Big Bear Lake. See the fresh snow?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Beautiful view of Big Bear Lake from the north side along the PCT.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A great sunset to round out a snow filled frustrating day.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A huge accomplishment, 300 miles complete on the Pacific Crest Trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Deep Creek area was lush and full of ticks!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Big, expansive desert views are the norm now</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Almost there!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Stormy Day 2 on the PCT</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>An early PCT staple!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Expansive views in the desert.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Hitting 50 miles was a huge win!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Never ending trail</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Excited for the trail, despite the heat</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunrise from my campsite</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Blaze Physio’s PT assistant, Honey!</image:caption>
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