204) Panther Lake (rain, new gear, gratitude, tempting fate)

On Saturday, June 8th, 2024, I set out in a light rain under gray skies to hike 10.4 KMS to Panther Lake, a beautiful little nook in the backcountry where I’d never been before. I loved the soothing sounds of the soft rain pitter-pattering on the tree cover, which mostly protected me. My spot was beautiful and I enjoyed two brand new meals, some new gear, a long nap, a raging fire, the spring peepers, a plethora of gratitude and a fun exploration of the lake. The rain was a wonderful companion this weekend, perhaps my favourite of the season so far.