July 24 - Olallie Lake

July 24 - Olallie Lake

Nate, who I met at Shelter Cove, was providing trail magic at Olalie Lak, especially for those he met at Shelter Cove. He's a great guy. When I arrived he had two polish ready for me. Later there was a hearty beef stewe some excruciating pain. and s'mores. 

The 13 miles here was very slow. I took it really easy and watched every step of the way for trip hazards. Even so I stumbled a few times. By the end of the day I learned that lifting with my legs was the only way to go. Otherwise there would be some excruciating pain. 

Olalie Resort is totally off-grid. Refrigerators run on propane. Natural light illuminates the stove. No way to charge a phone. The view, however, is breathtaking. So much so that employee Alex came off trail here to work for the summer. Mary Ann, another employee was very helpful and reminded me to sign the hiker log. 

Nate and Baby Girl. 

The view from the dock. 

Mary Ann at the store. Very helpful. And a wannabe PCT Hiker!

Hiker Trash. Except for Alex, the well dressed one. Nate, Early Riser, Carefree, Alex, Pocahontas, Bumpers, Timber, and Aaron Tribble (StarTrek).

Hikingsolo (aka Allen)