I spend the last four days readying my hiker oasis (dubbed “2020 Vision” for this year) for the beginning of the northbound thru hiker season.

The most time-consuming part is digging a new hole for the outhouse and installing the wooden frame, so it doesn’t collapse. (That takes two solid days.)

With that complete, I move the frame into place atop the hole

then add the sides and door.

The last part is the shower on the side.

With this chore done, I bring up the trash can and place the signs directing hikers where they can camp. Finally, the canopy goes in over the picnic tables.