I had a wonderful rest in South Lake Tahoe. I was hosted by Daniel a.k.a. Snowshoe John and Georgina a.k.a. Pika. They spoilt me with excellent conversation and food in their lovely house. Daniel was nice enough to drive me to the UPS office and post office for me to pick up my parcels. IContinue Reading “Day 88 to 90 – 18 to 20 Jun 19. Zero at South Lake Tahoe”
Sorry but I ran out of time to do the last walking day. I made it to South Lake Tahoe and have spent 3 full days resting as nd being spoiled by my hosts Daniel and Georgina. Now I have a 7 day section to Sierra City Views: 1213
Today 29.3 km (18.2 mi), Total Distance 1732.1km (1076.3 mi) 11 hours (0720-1820) I slept in a little today which is unusual. I was packed and ready in good time so still left around the normal time. I headed through the snow under the pine trees to try and find the trail. As the treesContinue Reading “Day 86 – 16 Jun 19. People on the Trail and Carson Pass”
Today 27.4 km (17.0 mi), Total Distance 1702.8 km (1058.1 mi) 11 hours 35 minutes (0710-1845) It felt chilly this morning but it was 7 degrees C so warm, relatively. After a quick breakfast I was off up the hill I delayed yesterday. The initial climb was ok but then it was a sidle (goingContinue Reading “Day 85 – 15 Jun 19. Forever Sidling, Evettes Pass and Clearing Snow”
Today 26.6 km (16.5 mi), Total Distance 1675.5 km (1041.1 mi) 10 hours 5 minutes (0710-1715) I was awake a little earlier than normal and lay there for a while before getting up to go and get my Bear Bag. I had decided to have my last cooked breakfast today and started packing a fewContinue Reading “Day 84 – 14 Jun 19. Navigation Challenge Day”
Today 12.1 km (7.5 mi), Total Distance 1648.9 km (1024.6 mi) 4 hours 50 minutes (1310-1800) I tried to sleep in knowing I had a later start but my body said otherwise and as it got light I was wide awake. I typed my blog which I had not done the previous night and readContinue Reading “Day 83 – 13 Jun 19. Nero and Resupply at Sonora Pass and Walking the Impossible”
Today 23.5 km (14.6 mi), Total Distance 1636.9 km (1017.9 mi) 8 hours (0715-1615 minus 1 hour spent on internet above Sonora Pass) I had no trouble getting up today and was ready in good time. It was slightly colder than yesterday and I did need my wind jacket to start with. The trail droppedContinue Reading “Day 82 – 12 Jun 19. Ridge Walking to Sonora Pass”
Today 26.9 km (16.7 mi), Total Distance 1613.4 km (1002.5 mi) 10 hours 35 minutes (0730-1805) It was much warmer than normal when I woke up, nearly 8 degrees. As I was finishing packing up inside my tent the sun came over the mountain and it was quite pleasant packing everything away. For the firstContinue Reading “Day 81 – 11 Jun 19. The Delayed Crossing”
Today 23.2 km (14.4 mi), Total Distance 1586.5 km (985.8 mi) 11 hours 40 minutes (0705-1845) It was pleasantly warm when I woke up and I was surprised it was only 5 degrees C. I was ready quickly and on my way. I continued dropping down the hill. There was a river crossing early andContinue Reading “Day 80 – 10 Jun 19. The Day of Difficult River Crossings and Seavey Pass”
Today 29.0 km (18.0 mi), Total Distance 1563.3 km (971.4 mi) 11 hours 5 minutes (0720-1825) The temperature stayed above freezing and it was 5 degrees when I woke up. My tent was dry with no dew, mist or condensation. As I was laying there getting the willpower to get up I noticed some damageContinue Reading “Day 79 – 09 Jun 19. Many Steep Hills and Bensen Pass”