The final push is on. We rolled out of Stehekin today and are camped less than 70 miles from the border. We had a great morning in town. Amigo, Sunday, and I yogied a ride to the bakery around 8:30 and the rest of our crew trickled in throughout the morning. We all caught a bus back to trail around 11:30....I think there were a total of 19 thru-hikers on board.
These are epic times, and I wish I could capture the mood. When the bus dropped us off at the trail, we hung out for a long time. I don't think anyone wanted to leave and start chipping away at these last miles. Once I finally started walking, things felt better but still different from normal. It's hard not to think about the fact that in a week, I won't be stumbling north, pack on my back, lost in conversation with Mellow. I know that I will remain friends with these people for the rest of my life, but I also know that our time together as a group in this capacity is running out. It'll never be the same, but we'll always have the PCT.
Camp is lovely. We're right by Bridge Creek. Mellow just built a fire to prove to Amigo that Americans actually do know how to light fires. Go Mellow! Mellow, Amigo, Sunday, Smiles and I are the only folks here at the moment, but I expect others to cruise in shortly.
Rainy Pass at Highway 20 tomorrow. Have a great night.
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