There was another slightly mental aspect from the weather. Not only was it a cold start, with a 2,000 ft climb to 8,500…
I have never in my life looked forward to a McDonald’s meal, but there is one almost directly on trail at mile 342.…
Early on the trail this morning we came across a water cache with a trash can, which for us is a big win.…
The day’s hiking was pretty uneventful in a lovely way. After the morning’s descent from the campsite on top of the mountain, the…
The first day hiking out of Big Bear started with pancakes. Dream Warner Springs cooking team was reunited in the kitchen of the…
I spent the day in town in a daze; the euphoria that comes with a town visit combined with the physical drive to…
With the snow last night, and town only a day’s walk away for most people, it was important to leave camp early and…
After a relatively good night’s sleep I wasn’t too keen on getting out of the sleeping bag when the alarm went just before…
Today was joyful, with so much to appreciate. I hiked alone, which is usually when I end up feeling best. There is a…
Today was not the best on trail. It started well enough with a beautiful hike above the clouds over the top of Fuller…