Mile 72.7 – 84.7
I hitched into the town of Julian for my free slice of PCT Hiker pie from Mom’s Pie House! It doesn’t look like much of a slice because it’s their crustless gluten free option, but it hit the spot. I also had some wonderful Italian salad and shared this adventure with fellow PCT-hikers Steven and Ron.
But, I didn’t plan ahead for the climb out of the valley. It was a pretty steep rocky slope for 8 miles. My timing was poor, because I was hiking in the midday sun, with 10+ lbs of water again. This section is 14 miles in between water sources, so I have to carry water for cooking, teeth-brushing, etc. Not the best choice, but at least I didn’t get sunburnt!
