Category Archives: 2 – May 2016

Morning: DIRT EVERYWHERE (it might have something to do with the high winds and no rain fly combo). My tent is almost 6 feet lower than where I set it up (gravity strikes again!). Another tent pole broke (I assume during the slide down the hill). Afternoon: Uphill and hot all day, but the threeContinue reading “Episode 20: Day 30 “

Hotel check out at 11am. Latest start yet. Unfortunately, it was so hot that I still had to take a midday break to escape the strong sun.  Pretty low morale towards the late afternoon, and decided to just end the day. 11 miles… this probably won’t turn out well.  Tunnel vision: — Video: ​​ ​​

Day 27: EAT  SLEEP IMAGINATE Was definitely a different sort of rest day without a book. But I kept myself company and did just fine. I did a bit of blessings meditation that I learned from the book “Happiness Is An Inside Job” (by Sylvia Boorstein). Pretty much, this just involves picturing the people thatContinue reading “Episode 18: Day 27-28”

As I was packing up camp, a retired cop turned hiker (who goes by the name Robocop) took a break in the nearby shade and we had a nice chat.  Much less pain today! Woohoo! Refilled water near the clothing optional deep creek hot springs. Apparently, only men over the age of fifty are awareContinue reading “Episode 17: Day 26”

20 Miles today. River crossings, new friends (Happy Feet and Peach), and podcasts.  Only 2000 miles to go? (I guess they round down): Even for a second listen, this podcast profoundly resonated with me (the first was while I was herding sheep on a farm in Israel). If you know me, or if you canContinue reading “Episode 16: Day 25”

Day 23: Didn’t set an alarm this morning. Felt nice to wake up naturally. Strolled the 3 miles to the highway. Hitchhiked into town. A super nice BMW pulled over for me and I thought “serial killers don’t drive nice cars,” so I hopped in! Bill introduced himself and we chatted for the whole rideContinue reading “Episode 15: Day 23-24”

7 am start. Wasn’t feeling so strong, so I listened to music to keep me motivated. This was the first time I listened to music while hiking. Pretty cool that my internal dialogue kept me entertained for 20+ days. Definitely felt a morale boost as I approached the intersection of the dirt road I wasContinue reading “Episode 14: Day 22”

Day 20: Rest day! You know the drill by now… EAT  SLEEP  READ (this time it was “The Alchemist.” AMAZING BOOK) Soaked in a warm bath and some Epsom salt Saturday night. Good stuff. Day 21: 5am start! I’m getting good at this. 10 before 10! (10 miles by 10am, the best strategy for theContinue reading “Episode 13: Day 20-21”

OUCH I can barely walk. Any extension of my ankle greater than 90 degrees is excruciatingly painful. Definitely can’t hike today. My left shin has decided that for me. Had to say goodbye to my hiking team. It was awesome crew, but I just couldn’t keep up. But I used the day productively. Took aContinue reading “Episode 12: Day 19”

Day 17: Woke up bright and early, pumped up, knowing that there is only 5.5 miles between me and my box. Met Ryan and Xavier at the water and walked together to Ziggy and the Bear (famous Trail Angel house ). Got there, got my box, and chowed down. Completely demolished a whole day’s worthContinue reading “Episode 11: Day 17-18”