Episode 5: Day 3-4

Day 3:

Boulder Oaks to Mount Laguna = 15 Miles

Highest highs and lowest lows

The hike up to Mount Laguna is magnificent. Every turn brings yet another spectacular view. Definitely the most enjoyable hiking so far:

BUT, just as I was getting confident, I decided to do some night hiking… alone… in a heavily wooded area. I might have had a mini panic attack or I might not have, who really knows? All that matters is that I eventually reunited with some friends and set up camp with them.

Siesta (treating my feet right!):

Its the climb:

Almost there!:

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Day 4:

Desert View:

Filtering some water:

I spy a with my little eye…

Cold gear:

Mile Marker 50 (unofficial):

MADE IT TO THE BIG FIVE-O

50 MILES PEOPLE. 50 MILES. WITH MY FEET. 

Cold up here at 5000+ feet above sea level. Finally had to break out my cold gear. 

AND THAT WIND WAS HECTIC. My pack was a fully functional rudder, turning my body in whichever way the wind blew. The only things that stopped me from falling was my trekking poles, for which I am extremely grateful for. 

Today I hiked for a stretch with Beardo, SweetPea, Proton, Ace, and MountainMan.

Mount Laguna to Boulder Field Campsite = 15 Miles

Lessons learned: When you get to camp, there are two things that you DESPARATELY want to do: take off your shoes and make dinner. It is ESSENTIAL that you set up your shelter first, for two reasons. 1) weather can change quickly and you may want immediate cover and 2) once you sit down for a few minutes, you won’t have the willpower necessary to setup your tent. 

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I tried a new video style. Let me know what you think. Would you prefer to see more of my beautiful face or more of the slightly more beautiful trail? 

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Video Part 1:

Video Part 2: