Day 6 Stagecoach Trails RV resort to mile 94.5, 17.5 miles
Cost: $0
Today in a nutshell: More coyotes howling through the night, I got a sleep in as we had arranged a taxi to pick us up at 6:30am and take us back to the trail, a heavy pack carrying 6 litres of water and 4 days of food for a 32 mile stretch with a possible cache or a tank with dead mice, switchback after switchback, a wonderful surprise to see the 3rd gate cache at mile 91 fully stocked (thank you Trail Angels!), scorching heat, 1 snake (thin, black with a yellow stripe, possibly a garter snake?), spectacular views and a wonderful camp site just off the trail at mile 94.5 with even more amazing views!
Packing our bags into Misty’s taxi
There are so many types of cacti out here!
My groovy Dirty Girl Gaiters
Cactus flower
Lunch: a tortilla with cheese and salami
The 3rd gate cache at mile 91
The 3rd gate cache at mile 91
Yama Mountain Gear SW Cirriform
My blisters are getting angry so I’m looking forward to arriving at Warner Springs tomorrow as there is apparently a “blister service” there and also real food 🙂
Your pictures are amazing. So much color.
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My hat off to you for walking the PCT. You are a courageous and brave lady. I am with you in spirit every step of the way. I hope your blisters will heal soon. Happy trails!
In awe, bibi lerias
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Thank you Bibi, I’m hoping to find some courage out here… I’m still scared of my own shadow!!
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Great work on continuing with the blisters. That’s hard work. I love your gaiters!!
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Thanks Donna, the gaiters are terrific at keeping out the sand and stones 🙂
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I greatly enjoy your photography, Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks Curt, I’m just using my iPhone but will upload pics from my camera when I get home.
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Hope you have got lots of cushioned blister plasters! Gaiters should keep them cleaner. Photos are fantastic. It looks damn hot! What temp. is it? How come the caches are not raided by the wildlife?
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It has been soooo hot but everyone keeps saying this is cool and it’s only going to get hotter! It’s a dry heat, the kind you can get sunburnt in minutes.
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I’m loving your coverage of all your hikes! You’re truly an inspiration. I have a potentially weird question, but as someone who has an interest in eventually hiking the PCT, how do you keep your cheese properly stored? Or did you buy ones that can sit out at room temperature for a week or so?
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Hi Marni, on the PCT I started out buying hard cheeses (cheddar etc) and just kept it in my food bag in the middle of my pack. This would usually last up to a week. Lots of people on the PCT carry string cheese but I think it tastes like plastic! About half way through the PCT I started buying laughing cow soft cheeses (individually wrapped) and these would usually last about 5 days.
Hope this helps 🙂
Kat
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Yes, thank you!
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