Leaving civilization for the woods is always a mixed bag. On one hand you are chomping at the bit to get out and see the countryside, and on the other hand you are sad to say goodbye to your friends: indoor plumbing, hot food, and showers.
The climb out of Diamond Lake back to the PCT was a little on the tough side given that the Howlock Mountain spur trail was still snowbound in sections and the trail occasionally obscure. But sure enough I found my way back to the PCT, always a good feeling.
Did I mention that today was also a long water carry? Seventeen miles in total. This is not as bad as twenty-three but it is still a long way. On my way to Horse Springs, the next water source on the trail, I met a couple from Washington doing a five day southbound hike. Turns out they are both sheriff's deputies and use their backpacking trips as a chance to unwind a bit. They were tired from having traveled with a lot of gear and I gathered they were envying my light load. At the time I was envying some of the creature comforts they had brought with them. The grass is always greener.
My arrival at Horse Springs was greeted by thousands of mosquitoes. I got my water from the springs and then sprinted to a drier area to make camp for the night.
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