North Fork Campsite – below Metchow Pass
Mileage: 23
I woke up with a sore throat this morning. I was hoping it was just because it got pretty cold last night, but it persisted through the morning as I hiked along the ridges. I tried not to think about it. 3 days to Canada, nothing is stopping me now.
I got to Rainy Pass and saw Happy Pants sitting with a guy by a red pick up truck. Trail magic! The guys name was Troll, he hiked with his son a couple years back. He gave me a Gatorade and some chips and we chatted for a bit. It was a great pick me up, especially because it was cloudy and cold.
The second half of the day took me up above tree line along some more ridges. There were a bunch of section hikers – all of them kept congratulating me and giving me high fives. I felt like a rock star.
I met the guys at the top of the last pass and we hiked down to find a campsite. It’s so early! This is wonderful. We pitched our tents and built a fire in the fire ring, with just enough time to make dinner and hang out before the rain forced us into our tents. I made my last peppermint tea in hopes that it would make my throat feel better and it seems to have helped! Immune system don’t fail me now!
on my way on the loose 