Monday, June 5 Start: Canyon Country Stop: ridge top, mile 462.29 5.63 miles We run errands all morning going to the library, UPS store and USPS. The library was cool but they made us sign up for a membership card and then they wouldn’t let me borrow a pair of scissors. Kinda strange. A complete … More Day 30: The Reluctant Return
Wednesday, May 30 – Sunday, June 4 Five days of fun things like: Shopping at Goodwill for town clothes Going out to dinner in said town clothes Buddha finding a mall bear he could ride Fruit flies in wine and free drinks Renting a car to drive to LA Going to REI Attending a private Opus … More Days 25 – 29: The Five Zeros
Tuesday, May 30 Start: mile 407.36 Stop: Santa Clarita Travelodge 11.25 miles I awake absolutely exhausted. I slept ok but my body is tired. And the only way to get out of here is to hike. I’m climbing by 6am and our camp must have been a cool pocket of air because I very soon … More Day 24: The Great Escape
Monday, May 29 Start: Road near Little Jimmy Camp Stop: mile 407.23 23.37 miles I hike two miles into Islip Saddle by 630am. As I approach, there is a sudden scurrying. My brain goes deer. But oh, look at that white rump. The San Gabriel Bighorn Sheep kinda scatter along the roads edge but then … More Day 23: San Gabriel Bighorn Sheep
Sunday, May 28 Start: Wrightwood Stop: Little Jimmy Camp 14.6 miles It’s Memorial Day Weekend and everyone and their mother is out. The parking lot is teaming with hikers and birthday celebrators. I start the climb just after noon and here’s some of the characters I met. Now remember, the downhill hiker is suppose to … More Day 22: The Characters of Mt. Baden-Powell
Saturday, May 27 Start: mile 356.25 Stop: Wrightwood 10 miles It feels like a leisurely morning because there’s only a few miles into town. But as much as I want to engage town legs, it is not possible because of the elevation. We’ve climbed to over 8000 ft. and I’m puffing a bit. As the … More Day 21: Wrightwood Feast
Thursday, May 25 Start: Cajon Best Western Stop: Cajon Best Western 0 Miles Ummm, maybe the best zero ever?! I literally lay in bed all day and it’s great. The lounge day is topped off by watching the Pittsburg Penguins win in double overtime. Yeah Pens! Friday, May 26 Start: Cajon BW Stop: Burnt ridgetop, … More Day 19 and 20: Serendipitous Moments
Wednesday, May 24 Start: Grass Valley Creek Stop: Cajon Pass Best Western 25 miles I’m determined to get an early start so I’m on trail by 5am. It was another restless night but at least I’m feeling better than yesterday. I crush 11 miles by 9am. I allow myself a one hour break before I … More Day 18: Blown Into Cajon
Tuesday, May 23 Start: secret hot spring Stop: Grass Valley Creek 11.2 Miles The constant chatter of the creek is like a vice slowly squeezing my head. I can’t wait to find some peace and quiet. The climb out is steep so when I rejoin the trail at 620am I’m sweating bullets. And although the … More Day 17: Heat Diet
Monday, May 22 Start: Holcomb Creek Camp Stop: secret deep creek hot springs 20 miles I wouldn’t say it was a particularly restful night but somehow I feel rested. Mostly I tossed and turned and watched all the planes headed for LAX. The sky is warming with today’s light and I feel like I’m getting … More Day 16: The Beaver Show
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