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Friday, September 6Wonderland Trail Day #3Start: Klapatche ParkStop: Eagle’s Roost 19.54 miles4,370′ ascent5,018′ descent I set my alarm for 5:30 am but had unknowingly unset it. Thanks to my internal clock I awake at 5:37 am and launch into action. The last thing I do before I leave camp is to collect my food bag from … More 13 by 1

Who Wants Lake Water?

Thursday, September 5Wonderland Trail Day #2Start: Devil’s Dream CampStop: Klapatche Park Camp10.54 miles3,722’ ascent3,186’ descent As usual, I toss and turn all night but mostly sleep well. I don’t have an alarm set and let daylight wake me. I don’t hear any sounds of life from my neighbors as I roll into action about 6:20 … More Who Wants Lake Water?

The Return Of Lionheart

Wednesday, September 4Wonderland Trail Day #1Start: LongmireStop: Devil’s Dream Camp5.8 miles2,568’ ascent406’ descent  A barred owl hoots as some animal whose cry is not in my auditory catalog howls along the banks of Big Creek. My watch alarm goes off at 4 am after a fitful night of sleep. I remove the few items from … More The Return Of Lionheart