Day 98: Saw a shooting star last night. And needless to say, this place is just as beautiful in the morning. It’s hot today. Hiked the 7 miles downhill towards the town of Belden, followed by a 1 mile roadwalk to the RV Park that was holding my resupply box. I was in no rushContinue reading “Episode 50: Day 98-99”
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Episode 49: Day 96-97
Day 96: The terrain was great this morning – a few climbs but mostly long smooth downhill stretches. Had lunch at Middle Fork River, refilled water at Bear Creek, and then, THE CLIMB. Middle Fork is at 2900 ft above sea level, and I set up camp at Lookout Spring which is at 5800 ft,Continue reading “Episode 49: Day 96-97”
Episode 48: Day 93-95
Day 93: The early water source I was counting on was barely dripping, and Bubble Boy very generously gifted me some water. Eventually, we made it to a good water source where we met Professor Kindness and Dr. Spudd. The hiking was challenging but enjoyable – I was in a great mood all day. WeContinue reading “Episode 48: Day 93-95”
Episode 47: Day 91-92
Day 91: There are a lot of yellow jackets flying around here, and I mean A LOT. And although they look more like bees, they are actually wasps. And they are a little too friendly, with no regard for personal space. They land anywhere where there is moisture to be had – including but notContinue reading “Episode 47: Day 91-92”
Episode 46: Day 89-90
Day 89: I was ready to go at 7:20am, but Flame and King Leonidas were sleeping in, so I hiked out solo. It was pretty sunny, so I put up my umbrella. Unfortunately, it was also windy, and a huge gust flipped my umbrella and snapped a pole – duct tape to the rescue! IContinue reading “Episode 46: Day 89-90”
Episode 45: Day 86-88
Day 86: Pack is still heavy. Running on will power right now. Took a nap near a lake to recharge, but it didn’t do much. Not in the best headspace right now. However, I must admit that climbing over Dicks Pass did lift my spirits… hehe. Glad tomorrow is Saturday. Dicks Pass: — Day 87:Continue reading “Episode 45: Day 86-88”
Episode 44: Day 84-85
Day 84: Absolutely no motivation to get back to trail today. Feeling anxious about my food (too little or too much), anxious about my gear (I keep breaking things) and anxious about my timeline (am I going to make it in time?). Ahhhhh! I’m taking a mental health day – I’m taking a zero. TheContinue reading “Episode 44: Day 84-85”
Episode 43: Day 81-83
Day 81: When I left camp at 8am, Blackout was still sleeping. I’m sure he’ll catch up. I decided to do an experiment, and not take pictures today. I found it to be a more intimate experience. Instead of snapping a pic and moving on, I took the time to study the scenery I passed.Continue reading “Episode 43: Day 81-83”
Episode 42: Day 78-80
Day 78: Had a wonderful ukulele session this morning – such a worthwhile luxury item. Got my resupply box at Sonora Pass. I also sent home my bear canister and crampons – won’t be needing those anymore now that I’m out of Yosemite. While I was eating lunch with two Polish hikers – Magic andContinue reading “Episode 42: Day 78-80”
Episode 41: Day 76-77
Hiked out in the morning with Jammin and Superstar. After two big climbs and a WET river crossing we stopped for lunch. We met a group of girls going south who are flip flopping the trail. Split up with Jammin’ and Superstar, hiked on, and pretty much ran out of gas as I approached DorothyContinue reading “Episode 41: Day 76-77”
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