Today 34.3 km (21.3 mi), Total Distance 574.1 km (356.7 mi). 9 hours 50 minutes (0755-1815, 1.45 hours at MacDonald’s so 45 min deducted) I woke up around the normal time but when I realised there was ice all over my tent I snoozed a bit, waiting for the sun to melt some of theContinue Reading “Day 26 – 17 Apr 19. MacDonald’s to power up the Hill”
Today 33.2 km (20.6 mi), Total Distance 539.8 km (335.4 mi). 9 hours 35 minutes (0705-1740, 2 hours at Cleghorn Picnic area so 1 hour deducted) Surprisingly I slept well despite the wind. My spot remained sheltered apart from a few light gusts. I woke at 0600 but lay in bed for a while. ItContinue Reading “Day 25 – 16 Apr 19. The Myth of Pizza Delivery to the Trail”
Today 32.3 km (20.1 mi), Total Distance 506.6 m (314.8 mi). 9 hours 20 minutes (0725-1645) Once again it was a chilly morning with the temperature reading 4 degrees C. I was ready quickly and the first one away. Once walking it was much warmer than yesterday and I did not need gloves or aContinue Reading “Day 24 – 15 Apr 19. The Day of Snakes and Rivers”
Today 31.7 km (19.7 mi), Total Distance 474.3 km (294.7 mi). 9 hours 20 minutes (0725-1645) It was pretty chilly when I woke up, 3 degrees C! I decided to stay in my bag a little longer but finally forced myself to get up and warmed up quickly. I was on my way a littleContinue Reading “Day 23 – 14 Apr 19. Down the River We Go”
Today 14.3 km (8.9 mi), Total Distance 442.6 km (275 mi). 3 hours 15 minutes (120-1735) I half woke up around 0600 but quickly fell back to sleep until 0800. I stayed in bed finishing my last video. Then I fixed my sleeping bag inner which had split down most of one of the seams.Continue Reading “Day 22 – 13 Apr 19. The Scent of Pine”
Today 15.9 km (9.9 mi), Total Distance 482.2 km (266.1 mi). 3 hours 50 minutes (0715-1105) During the night I thought I heard light rain. I turned on my torch and double checked the tent was good for rain and went back to sleep. When I woke up just after 0630 I could see whiteContinue Reading “Day 21 – 12 Apr 19. Rushing to Town”
Today 33.3 km (20.7 mi), Total Distance 412.3 km (256.2 mi). 10 hours 20 minutes (0655-1715) The first people up were moving around at 0530 but I snoozed until after 0600. I was ready really quickly and on the trail by 0655. It was straight into a climb, switch backing up to a ridge, alongContinue Reading “Day 20 – 11 Apr 19. Up, up and up”
Today 27.4 km (17 mi), Total Distance 379 km (235.5 mi). 8 hours 55 minutes (0815-1710) I slept really well, only half waking around 0500 before sleeping until 0700. It was another warmish, as in above 10 degrees, night. I had a leisurely pack up and was off. I kept it a reasonable pace butContinue Reading “Day 19 – 10 Apr 19. Wet feet”
Today 37.2 km (23.1 mi), Total Distance 351.6 km (218.5 mi). 11 hours (0620-1845 less 1.5 hr at trail magic) Around midnight the wind started and steadily worsened. I was becoming concerned for my tent as it is 5 years old and the gusts were really strong and sudden so I decided too drop myContinue Reading “Day 18 – 9 Apr 19. Wind, the Never Ending Hill, Exfoliation and Trail Magic”
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”