@439a880e Thank you! I knew this was a popular lake but I hadn’t seen photos or heard it described. Truly magnificent. Almost no one around when I was there too. 

 @38aa5d67 Thank you Michael! 

 @16344b7a It was a cool area. I think I’m well on the mend. 

 @722bd124 Absolutely! I’m happy I at least got to experience part of the trail. I’ll be back eventually. 

 @b7396b65 Thank you! I was shocked my new phone could take the first shot. Previous iPhones could not capture stars like that. 

 @722bd124 @f374e1a2 Thank you! I didn’t initially understand how bad the situation was. Still learning. In hindsight, the day was fun but i’m glad I’m back home. 

 @e24efd8d Thabk you! ☺️ 

 @a1976548 Thank you! I agree, there’s always next year. 

 @e9f6b175 I’m glad I decided to go home. Not fun to be in the forest with stomach problems. Thank you! 🫂 

 @209188e5 Thank you so much! 

 @7dc5a2e3 Thank you! I’m resting today. Can’t promise I won’t do a day hike before the long weekend is over. 🤣 

 @8d7633ad Thank you! 

 @cc2fdf26 Thanks again for your advice and help! 

 @5b7fbe1b @3868fb3d I just made it home. Yeah I definitely didn’t want to be in the woods with having intestinal problems. 

 @46553046 @2370483d I just made it home. I’m walking towards my place now, so I’m safe thank you! 

 @b6ed0f0c thank you! I am feeling better now, so hopefully this passes quickly just made it home 

 @4bc26477 Thank you! I’m getting close to halfway and feeling so much better! 

 @4555b05f I haven’t had to do that in the past, but I did make it home 

 @2370483d I would say 8 to 9 hours if not in too much pain. Could take longer. I will post an update when I can. About to pack my tent. 

 @3868fb3d Thank you! ☺️ I’ll post an update when I have cell. There’s a surprising amount of coverage out here. Worst case, I can’t make it all the way and have to camp again. I charged my headlamp back up. 

 @c6f53033 Thank you! I’m packing my bag as I type this and about to pack my tent. Heading home to spend time with my wife and recover. 

 @b7396b65 Thank you! Going to pack up and bail soon! 

 @3b73b038 I’ve decided to pack up soon and head back to the car. Not worth taking a chance. 

 @46553046 The weather is beautiful! I just saw my first full view of South Sister. 😍 

 @68734993 I’m super warm now and trying to eat. Feeling better now. If anything, I have high blood sugar. But that probably dropped. Thank you for the advice!And the trembling and numbness went away. I might be on the road to recovery. 

 @43d54614 Thank you! 

 @46553046 Thank you! I’m drinking it slowly. Unfortunately I only have about a liter until I can get to a water source. I currently have to pee so not completely dehydrated. Closest water is 2 miles or 4 round trip. 

 @7320f548 @c02fb0a2 It very well may be. I’ll see a doctor if the symptoms don’t go away before I make it back to town. 

 @c02fb0a2 @7320f548 No good. I 100% filter my water every time and i’m careful not to cross contaminate my smart water bottles. I don’t discount it as a possibility though. The symptoms do align pretty well. But I would imagine a stomach bug or food poisoning might too. I did eat some freezer fish a couple days ago that gave me weird vibes. And my diet is horrible, could be catching up with me. I’m craving a salad right now even though I can barely eat my sweet and salty trail mix. 

 @b6ed0f0c I’m kinda a lone wolf unfortunately. No one in my family could even get to my location due to medical issues and/or age. I may be improving though. My wife can get my location and I posted a photo of my coordinates. But I don’t need rescue at this point. I have an InReach device as well if I can’t get myself out but definitely last resort. I even have rescue insurance so I’ll use it if I have to. Oregon doesn’t charge but ambulance or life flight would. 

 @46553046 Thank you! Honestly, my wife is in no medical condition to rescue me so i’m going to have to get myself out if I don’t improve. I also have an SOS button if really bad. I might be improving, not sure. I’m also along the PCT and a few people are passing by. 

 @5b7fbe1b I don’t think it’s dehydration. I drink lots of water normally. I’m thinking virus or stomach bug. I may have had a fever. My coordinates are now public. 😀

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 @c0ed96fa It feels slightly better to lay on my left side. Does that mean anything? 

 @7320f548 No, not sure what that is. 

 @64166093 I’m alone and cognizant of that. 

 @f374e1a2 Closest is Hwy 224/NF 260. It’s not close. Not ready to turn around yet but I appreciate it! 

 @f374e1a2 Well, 12 miles from my car. 

 @64166093 Loose stool. Took anti-diarrheal. 

 I forgot to mention, less now but earlier when I sat down to rest, my hands and arms immediately start shaking/trembling. 

 Bailing out is in my mind if this doesn’t pass. I’m possibly feeling slightly better. 

 I stopped and i’m setting up my tent to rest. Will turn around today if I don’t improve. 

 @3385e575 I’m proud of you! I was a heavy user for a decade and don’t miss it at all now. Haven’t checked it in many months. 

 @21f4b637 Beautiful! That would be amazing to say there! 😍 

 @ab5a88f6 Forget that, get the Pro Max! You won’t regret it. 😁 The 5x telephone is fire. 🔥 

 @ca1389fd Your secret is safe with me! 🤐🤣 

 @84896ee6 Nice! Enjoy the boating! Looks super fun! 

 @0f4f9137 That’s my kind of reward, you deserve it! 

 @38aa5d67 🤣 

 @e8ef856b Such incredible views! 

 Rogers Peak Camping: Day 1

I feel rejuvenated after feeling slightly depressed that backpacking season is over (for me). I’m a fair weather backpacker. Sleeping in the Pilot was a lot warmer than in a tent. Didn’t sleep great but still getting used to it. I explored a new road and enjoyed the sun and blue sky. Legitimately warm outside, so nice. After hiking, I got brave and drove up into the mountains to a new area.

#Backpacking #PNW #Oregon #Photography #Hiking #Walking #Nature #Outdoors

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 @5b7fbe1b OK, awesome! Sounds reasonable then. I did sleep one night in it with my backpacking air mattress before hiking in the glacier peak wilderness. The back and middle row fold down flat and were large enough. They advertise that sheets of plywood can fit back there laying flat. 

 @7320f548 Interesting. I always filter my water but it’s possible with how much water I drink in the backcountry. The symptoms definitely align. 

 @64166093 No blood that I saw, it was dark though. If I don’t feel better in the morning, I will turn around and hike out. 

 @fe25f60d That’s cool! I’ve seen those on the TV show Ice Lake Rebels. 

 Final update tonight. You all were right! I’m glad i’m bailing. Stomach doesn’t hurt but definitely some gastrointestinal issues. I’m about 3 miles from my car and going to lose reception in a second. Will post some photos tomorrow. Have a great night all. Don’t worry, i’m very proficient at hiking in the dark. I’m confident I can get there with no issues.