Mosquito Lake

Dave will not be pushing his Spot tonight. He called at 7:00 and told me that it was pouring rain. The Spot has to be outside to work. He is camping at Mosquito Lake, PCT mile 2227. See the PCT Half Mile maps, Washington Section H page 10.

http://www.pctmap.net/download/p/mapdl.html

It has been raining for two days now and Dave's spirits were very low. I checked the weather at Trout Lake (his destination tomorrow) and it looks like constant rain until tomorrow around noon. I told him to stay in his tent and try to rest, wait for the rain to stop, get into town and get a room.

To get to Trout Lake he'll hike 10 miles to PCT mile 2237.5 at Road 23. Then he'll need to find a ride into town 13.8 miles.

The very first thing he said to me today after saying hello was, "would you hate me if I came home". He and I have a pact. The minute he needs to come home, he leaves the trail and cmes home. I've told him that if he gets into town and gets a good night sleep in a motel, he should ask himself then if he still wants to come home. He is so close to Canada, but this rain is making him miserable. Cold is one thing, but being wet is making him unhappy.

Thursday should be a clear day, with Friday and Saturday both having scattered showers. When he gets into Trout Lake, he'll pick up some resupplies (mainly food I've sent and clothing he forwarded). having dry clothes will make him feel better.

Keep Dave in your thoughts and prayers. He needs to make the decision that is best for him.

Trail Angel Jane