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PCT Day 173

Bushcamp to Bushcamp

34.6 miles

Sobo mile 1417.8

Total mileage 4070.4

I woke up a bit before 5am, surprised to find my stomach feeling totally fine. I didn’t want to get my hopes up, as I’ve felt better before, only to be ill again the next day, but maybe these antibiotics are working?

I caught an epic sunrise as I walked along a ridge line for the first few hours.

Around 8am I began the lengthy descent into the Middle Fork Feather River Canyon.

Over the course of the next 30 miles the trail would take me from 6000 ft elevation, down to 3000 ft, and right back up to 7000 ft.

As I sped down the final few switchbacks before reaching the bottom of the canyon I saw a massive black bear.

When I reached the river, I took a short break on the bridge before beginning the long climb out of the canyon.

By the time the trail leveled out again I was completely gassed. I’d planned on going a bit further, but decided to makeup the miles the following day. After setting up camp and a quick dinner, I was asleep.

Cheers!

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