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Top 10 signs you’re in NorCal
One day, July somehow happened. The fourth calendar month I've been out here. I looked around and realized this was new trail. If, like me, you feel
Book Four, Chapter One – to Sierra City
Just a twelve mile stroll How does that old song go? What a difference a day makes? I woke up at the hostel, gorged myself at the Driftwood Cafe,
Book Three, Chapter Four – South Lake Tahoe and Beyond
This final chapter of Book Three will be pretty short. From Kennedy Meadows North to South Lake Tahoe is only 78 miles. How am I doing? I have been
Book Three, Chapter Three – The End of Yosemite
I am trying something new: a little bit of blog every night before bed. I feel like it works better, but might simply be more wordy. Comments
Fearmongering the Sierra
It can happen on any part of the PCT, about any part, really. Every year partway through the desert the discussion and dilemma begins. Will the
Book Three, Chapter Two – Mammoth Mountains and Then Mammoth Lake
The Bishop to Mammoth Lakes stretch is challenging for a whole host of reasons. Firstly, it's long, about 116 miles. Secondly, you go over a high
Book Three, Chapter One – The High Road to Bishop
After leaving Kennedy Meadows, despite some pretty crazy elevation, we still made good time except for logistical problems. Cow Creek Following the
Book Two, Chapter Four: Leaving the Desert Behind
Everyone gets a well-earned round of applause from the hiker trash inhabiting the deck of the general store. Even at 9 a.m. After all, it's been 702
Book Two, Chapter Three – Forty Days to Walker Pass
The days are starting to blur a little. Its getting harder and harder to do these summaries without going back to my notes. Not sure if that's a good
Book Two, Chapter Two – Welcome to the Mojave
After forcing ourselves to take a full 24-hour break at Hiker Heaven, we reluctantly trudged out and headed north. Luckily, the day was still cool