Today 22.7 km (14.1 mi), Total Distance 314.5 km (195.4 mi). 9 hours 45 minutes (0720-1705) I was a little cold last night, mainly my feet but it was not as cold as I was expecting. I woke as the bright orange of sunrise was just visible through the trees. As I was taking downContinue Reading “Day 17 – 8 Apr 19. Cleared the dreaded Fuller Ridge”
Today trail distance 3.1 km (1.9 mi), but actual distance walked 19 km (11.8 mi). Total Distance 291.8 km (181.3 mi). 7 hours 20 minutes (0925-1645). Elevation gain 1,327 m (4 353 ft) Around midnight I thought I felt an earthquake and the neighbourhood dogs were all barking. Unusually for a Zero I struggled toContinue Reading “Day 16 – 7 Apr 19. Summiting San Jacinto”
We were all up quite early but had a leisurely morning with Debbie spoiling us with a beautiful breakfast and lots of coffee. We were talking for ages when I realised I should head to town and complete my chores. I put on my rain skirt, merino top and wind jacket and walked the halfContinue Reading “Day 15 – 6 Apr 19. Resting in Idyllwild”
Today 24.6 km (15.3 mi), Total Distance 288.7 km (179.4 mi). 9 hours (0745-1645) I woke up at 0330 and it was 0 degrees C but I was feeling warm in my sleeping bag. I drifted back up to sleep and woke again at 0645 when it had warmed up to 5 degrees C. ItContinue Reading “Day 14 – 5 Apr 19. Snow, snow, snow”
Today 25.6 km (15.9 mi), Total Distance 264.1 km (164.1 mi). 6 hours 50 minutes (0755-1610 less one of the two hours at Paradise Valley Cafe) This morning it was misty and my tent was wet from the mist. I dried the inside, had breakfast, packed and then dried the outside off before taking itContinue Reading “Day 13 – 4 Apr 19. Big Breakfast and Big Hills”
Today 26.7 km (16.6 mi), Total Distance 238.5 km (148.2 mi). 8 hours 35 minutes (0755-1630) I woke up around midnight to a light patter of rain on my tent and as far as I am aware from the multiple times I half woke, it rained almost continuously but lightly. I woke at 0645 andContinue Reading “Day 12 – 3 Apr 19. Sneaky Scorpions and Snakes”
Today 27.1 km (16.9 mi) + 2.2 km (1.4) Stupidity Miles, Total Distance 211.8 km (131.6 mi). 8 hours 40 minutes (0725-1300, 1500-1710) It was nice sleeping with the soothing sound of the small stream and frogs nearby. By the time I went to sleep the snorer had stopped and it was a surprisingly quietContinue Reading “Day 11 – 2 Apr 19. I Have a Trail Name.”
Today 12.4 km (7.7 mi), Total Distance 184.6 km (114.7 mi). 7 hours 40 minutes (0815-0900, 1600-1740) I woke naturally as it was getting light but stayed in bed snoozing as I didn’t want to get to Warner Springs before it opened at 0900. Sitting in my tent I watched some Turkeys and Jack RabbitsContinue Reading “Day 10 – 1 Apr 19. Nero at Warner Springs”
Today 25.4 km (15.8 mi), Total Distance 172.2 km (107 mi). 7 hours 40 minutes (0800-1540) The guys in my camp site started talking at 0630 but this time I managed to get back to sleep for another 30 minutes. For breakfast I was trying Pop tarts for the first time and I am notContinue Reading “Day 9 – 31 Mar 19. Monotony, Variety and an Eagle”
Today 22.7 km (14.1 mi), Total Distance 146.8 km (91.2 mi). 6 hours 40 minutes (0950-1630) I woke up really early so I read for a while and then started getting ready around 0630. In between getting ready I was talking with people via messenger and email and having some hot drinks and making theContinue Reading “Day 8 – 30 Mar 19. Snake, Squirrel and the Superblooom”