Today was the roller coaster, and it lived up to its reputation! 6 climbs in 10 miles and temperatures in the 80’s made it my most challenging day yet. I did pass 1000 miles, and met another hiker there. We shared pictures and a shot of whiskey from his flask. Nice!

Fortunately, I made it to the Bears Den hostel before it started raining. I got 1 of 10 bunks, complete with pillow and sheets. The special, for $30, is the bunk, shower, laundry, pizza, coke, and a pint of Ben and Jerry’s! Ah…