MP 1289 Belden CA July 20. I am staying at the Bratten's here in this very small trail town. There are about a half dozen hikers here which is surprising because I have hardly seen anyone on the trail. Have 5,000 feet of elevation to gain walking out of here. Next step will be in Burney about 125 miles North. I should hit the halfway mark of 1330 miles tomorrow. I figure if i I can make it half way I should be able to make it all the way to Canada. I feel like I have been hiking with a renewed sense of purpose since Sierra City.
There are more people who successfully summit Mt. Everest every year than are able to complete the PCT, although many more will attempt the PCT than Everest.