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Tag: Nero Day

PCT Day 83: Nero in Quincy

On July 17, 2022July 17, 2022 By Sarahmarie Specht-BirdIn Pacific Crest Trail, Thru-HikeLeave a comment

July 10, 2022 Quincy via Bucks Lake Road at mile 1267.9 to mile 1268.7 0.8 PCT miles (now THAT’s a nero) I wake up and am so conscious of being comfortable and clean. I’m lying on a pillow. I have a blanket. There are no mosquitoes around my head. There’s a glass of water right …

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PCT Day 44: Kennedy

On June 3, 2022June 2, 2022 By Sarahmarie Specht-BirdIn Pacific Crest Trail, Thru-Hike2 Comments

June 1, 2022 Campsite on the South Fork of the Kern River at mile 698.3 to Kennedy Meadows at mile 702.2 3.9 miles We talk about it for weeks and months. For so long we say, “When we get to Kennedy…” and “At Kennedy Meadows we will…” For days in the desert we fantasize about …

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