Day 153
9/2/14
15.2 miles to Manning Park, Canada
2669 total miles
The last morning started with hot coffee and saying goodbye to Will.
The cloudy day was perfect for each of us retreating to our own thoughts. So much has happened since the Mexican border, the Californian desert and now.
And then we could see the border cut in the forest. And then the monument.
Bambi, False Summit and Big Sauce were at the monument when we got there. Lots of hugs, high fives and photos later Atlas and I sat down, boiled water and enjoyed a final Monumental Mocha.
We then had 8 more miles to hike to the road at Manning Park, Canada. It rained. It didn’t matter.
Grasshopper, whom I started this trail with, and Atlas’s very supportive girlfriend, Teresa, met us at the lodge.
I did it again! I’m amazed that for the fourth time I have had the fortune to hike one of our country’s great long trails end to end with no mishaps or missteps or anything else to get in the way of my dreams.
I’ve seen incredible things but the people are always the most incredible. Thank you to all those I hiked with, all the other hikers and nonhikers I met along the way, all the trail angels, all those who read and commented on my blog, all those who gave me rides, and of course my family and friends from home. It takes more than a village to hike this trail. I will always remember and appreciate.
nancyhikes 
Congratultions! I have enjoyed following along through your words. As a Suburban Angel I will buy the beer when your are home.
You are ON!
Big congratulations, Nancy! I’m wondering what the next adventure will be…
I’m wondering also!
Congratulations, Nancy! Thank you for sharing all of your journey and all of the lovely photos you posted. It’s so inspiring. I hope to hike the JMT (small by comparison) some day and maybe one day I’ll follow in your footsteps on the PCT as well. Hope your re-entry into civilization goes smoothly. — Juls (Linda C’s little sister)
The JMT is not small. I will help in any way I can.
Wow Nancy!!!! Thank you for sharing your incredible Journey!!!!!!!!! Now a book and picture art show?????
Have loved following your blog. Living vicariously through you! Your pictures are fantastic. Congratulations doesn’t seem like enough for what you have accomplished- 4 thru hikes! Will be watching for what’s next. Thanks also for giving me another view on what my daughter was up to! Rhonda (Spirit’s mom)
You write beautifully. I so enjoyed your journey. Carol
I’ve loved traveling with you. Thanks for the beautiful photos and writings. YOU TOTALLY ROCK!!! Still doing Trail Angel work at Chinook Pass. Fed 34 hikers this week…..will be up there one more week. Happy Trails to you. xoxo Happy Tutu
Love your monument photo. Look forward to getting together this fall/winter. You are an amazing role model and mentor for us aging female hikers. Congrats!
I am sooooo proud of you! And do let me know when next you’ll be visiting family in Redding-town! TarpMan
Thank you. On September 29th I’m taking Amtrak from Seattle to Redding. I’ll be there a couple days and then head back to Sacramento. Hopefully we can get together.
Bravo Nancy. It has been an inspiring journey.
Thanks, Mike. It was a blast!
Hi Nancy!
Just found this message in my Junk folder. I wondered why a post for your last day on the PCT didn’t arrive. Anyway, CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are amazing; what an accomplishment.
Did you ever blog about these? 1. your gear list and gear review 2. comparison of the AT vs PCT
Any plans yet for the future?
Best regards, Wayne