June 2, 2018
Mile 990-1006
Passed the 1000 mile mark today. Pretty cool, but I figured it’s my 875 mile, I’ll take that.
Today started better. We had decent trail for the first 6.5 miles Before the Dorothy Lake Pass. Then it all just fell apart. It took us almost 3 hours to go 2.5 miles. Snow, post holing, route finding. And just down right tired bodies. Short version of a long day.
We eventually made it over the pass which felt like a huge relief. We then had to cross a creek not once but twice, which is always a pain. We took break after the 2nd crossing to recollect our thoughts again. Still miles to be had.
Making it over the Dorothy Lake Pass was the exit point as well for us of the Yosemite National Park. It seems like it went by so fast, but man it was tough when I look back.
We are camped at mile 1006. We have 10.7 miles to Highway 108 where we will then have to road walk 8.5 miles to get to KM North. We are thinking of going into Bridgeport and discuss options from there.
I’m tired. And torn. Not sure what the right decision is going forward. I know I will not want to deal with any more snow travel. This is not the hike I expected it to be thus far. Maybe I was naive to think that; but plenty of others have wondered as well. I’d like to continue, but id also like to go home. Maybe take a break. Maybe I’ll want to come back. I don’t know. I do know that this has been really tough. I can say this, looking back to Thursday when I walked that icy ridge just above the raging Rancheria Creek, nope, I wouldn’t want to do that again.
There are so many things about these past few days I didn’t write about. So many feelings of doubt. I saw my life flash before my eyes in one crossing. I froze with fear on top of a log in another crossing. I know I have joked about “surviving” situations, but those situations did not compare to the days I had this week. I have cried over those moments. I sat on the end of the log crying–trying to get my wits back in place. I didn’t come out here thinking I would conquer fears but man, did they ever slap me in the face.
I’m looking forward to getting out tomorrow. The reality is we are really low on food now. I gave my extra meal to Justin. So for tomorrow’s day all I have are a bag of m&ms, 2 packs of ShotBloks, a Luna bar and a Kind bar. Nothing really sustainable, but it’s going to have to fuel me for 10 miles in the snow uphill.
I guess that’s the short version of the long story. Goodnight.
Justin captioned this: 
…”even the sign gave up.”
KLubs on a Long Dusty Walk 
Thank you for being honest. You are my hero, friend. All the love from team Potts.
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I’ve had my moments and I’m okay admitting it. It’s all so relevant to the story. It’s weird how everyone’s intimate struggles can be so diverse yet so equaling crushing when you peel away the layers. Doesn’t matter what your fear is, when you have a moment and it’s raw and real it’s best to “feel” it and figure it out 🙂
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Girl, you rock! I’ve been reading your entire blog and sharing some posts with Daryl and we are both so proud of what you have accomplished! I know you’ve had some hard days but you continue to persevere, which is awesome! Hugs to you!
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Thanks Ashley. Even though I may not walk every mile of this trail, I already feel so accomplished in what I’ve done. I could walk away right now and be completely satisfied with the experience…. but now that I’m starting to feel better, I’m looking forward to progressing North to Canada in a few more days.
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