Last updated Mar 24, 2020 | Published on May 30, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
I woke up to some snap pop crackling noises outside my tent this morning. It took me a while to figure out that the noises were coming from a large set of power lines a few feet away that I hadn’t noticed the day before. We weren’t in a big hurry to break...
Last updated Mar 24, 2020 | Published on May 29, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
I had a good day today. I slept well last night, despite the stinky toilets and cars flying by. I woke up refreshed and ready to face the day. We knew we had to do 17.5 miles today due to the Sand Fire Closure from mile 429.5 to mile 444. After much work by volunteers...
Last updated Mar 24, 2020 | Published on May 28, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
I’m currently camped at a day use rest stop at a major intersection of the Angeles Forest Highway and I feel like a hobo. Cars are whizzing by loudly and there’s a nasty smell wafting over from the pit toilets. I am directly under some giant power lines...
Last updated Mar 24, 2020 | Published on May 27, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
I was absolutely wiped out after yesterday’s hike and slept hard last night. I got 10.5 hours of sleep (which is unusual for me) and didn’t wake up until 6:45 am. I had a leisurely morning, taking time to cook breakfast and also to do my exercises with the...
Last updated Mar 24, 2020 | Published on May 26, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
Today was hard. I’m too tired to write a coherent blog post so I’ll share some notes and some photos. View of the Sunrise Outside My Tent this Morning It was 36 degrees last night in my tent – the coldest night yet. Brrr!!! On the Summit of Mt....