Today 37.5 km (23.3 mi), Total Distance 1052.8 km (654.2 mi). 9 hours 45 minutes (0705-1650) I woke up as the sky brightened and opened my tent flap so I could watch the sun come up, but it was behind the hill. It was a little chilly this morning with the sun was behind theContinue Reading “Day 45 – 6 May 19. Straight Up Start Then Zoom”
Today 39.1 km (24.3 mi), Total Distance 1015.3 km (630.9 mi). 10 hours 5 minutes (0720-1725) I slept really well last night, still waking every time I turned over but it seemed less than normal. I woke later than usual to but was ready quickly. 50 meters down the trail Logan was just about readyContinue Reading “Day 44 – 5 May 19. Water Rationing in the Heat”
Today 31.1 km (19.3 mi), Total Distance 976.2 km (606.6 mi). 8 hours 35 minutes (0815-1650) I woke up much later than usual on the trail but felt like I had a good sleep. Once again the temperature was pleasant and I had slept with both tent flaps open. I felt like I was packingContinue Reading “Day 43 – 4 May 19. Back in the Mountains and Deer visit at dinner”
Today 33.5 km (20.8 mi), Total Distance 945.2 km (587.3 mi). 9 hours 20 minutes (0740-1700) I packed the last of my things and stripped the bed. I had not been able to find sheets so I all I could do was put the sheets in the washing machine. One of the other hikers hadContinue Reading “Day 42 – 3 May 19. Back on the trail and up we go”
Today 12.9 km (8 mi), Total Distance 911.7 km (566.5 mi). 2 hours 45 minutes (1100 -1345) Today I had a big breakfast and then got a ride back to where I left the trail. I had a light pack as I had taken off my ice axe, crampons and food. Most people slack packContinue Reading “Day 41 – 2 May 19. Walking with Butterflies”
Today Zero Km I slept in to around 0900 and then got up and had a coffee. I spent the day relaxing and catching up on my videos and blogs. I had my pastries from Kohens Bakery for breakfast and some chips for lunch. At 1530 there were a group of us that needed thingsContinue Reading “Day 40 – 1 May 19. Zero in Tehatchapi”
Today 11.1 km (6.9 mi), Total Distance 898.8 km (558.5 mi). 2 hours 20 minutes (0630 -0850) I was awake really early today and got out of my tent to look at the beautiful sunrise. I skipped breakfast knowing I would be having a huge breakfast in town. I was on trail by 0630 andContinue Reading “Day 39 – 30 Apr 19. Sprint to Town”
Today 38 km (23.6 mi), Total Distance 887.7 km (551.6 mi). 9 hours 45 minutes (0800 -1745) The forecast for rain was correct. At 0130 it rained lightly for about 10 minutes and then at 0430 the storm came through. It was loud rolling thunder which vibrated through me and lightening. There was barely anyContinue Reading “Day 38 – 29 Apr 19. Desert Storm, Wind Turbines and Windy Hills”
Sorry for the lack of photos in my recent posts and not getting fully up to date. I ran out of time on my zero. I am heading out again tomorrow and will be 8- 10 days before my next posts which will be from Kennedy Meadows Views: 585
Today 36.4 km (22.6 mi), Total Distance 849.7 km (528 mi). 9 hours 15 minutes (0740-1210, 1620 – 2035, less time at shop and Hiker Town) Sorry photos still to come I slept really well, though still waking up everytime I roll over, which is a lot during the night. I had a leisurely startContinue Reading “Day 37 – 28 Apr 19. Straight Roads and Desert Rain”