Here we are 110 miles into the Pacific Crest Trail. I am waiting inside the Warner Springs Post Office's lobby waiting for it to open so I can grab my first mailed resupply package and my first set of KEEN socks. While I am excited for the food, it also means quite a bit of extra weight in my pack.This morning I woke up with a pack that was lightweight and easy to lift. In just an hour I will load up with food and water to head back into the desert.

The desert is hot and dry. That fact cannot really be understated. It dictates every single aspect of our hiking life. Every day's mileage is directly related to the temperature and where the water can be found. We have walked past an uncountable number of dry creek beds. Our most common phrase is "tank up", which is when we fill our bodies and most of our water containers to survive the next stretch to reliable water.

So, I have been keeping a written journal of events but I think it is taking time away from any blogging. Will likely switch to blogging only once I get to Idylwild, where I intend to take a down day.