The perils of resupplying while hungry
May 21 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
I will not be hungry in the next stretch.. but I might complain about my pack weight a lot
Goodbye Big Bear, its been great
May 23 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Back on trail after a couple of days rest. What a view to see us off
Onwards to Canada!
May 24 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
I've traveled some good distances the last couple of days, ticking off 20.6 miles yesterday and 19.2 miles today. And I've passed the 300 mile mark!
Hot Springs!
May 25 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Beautiful start to the morning with a sit in the hot springs and a dip in the cool river for some hot/cold therapy!
The next challenge, Mt Baden-Powell
May 26 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Today's objective 🍟🍔
May 26 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
No Baden- Powell for us ☹️
May 28 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Sadly, the trail closure around Wrightwood (due to the Bridge fire last year) was extended just days before we arrived in Wrightwood. With not much info available, it's been a scramble to work out howRead more
400 miles
May 29 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
This one didn't feel like quite the same victory after skipping 40 miles to get here. Only 300 miles to the Sierras though!
Good morning from the trail
May 30 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
It's predicted be a balmy 38° today. I'm starting early to get ahead of the heat. Shady siestas may be in order
🔥🔥🔥
May 31 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
It's been a scorcher. Temperatures north of 40° called for a quiet day in the shade from midday. Heading back out into the night to tackle more miles 🌙
Vasquez Rocks
June 1 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Hiker trash lifestyle
June 1 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
When your only plan is to avoid hiking in the heat and you don't plan where to sleep. Scrubby area next to the road it is!
Big hill, much food
June 2 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Nothing sparks joy quite like a long ascent out of town with a 5 day food carry 🥵
More trail treats
June 2 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
Ankle troubles 🦴
June 3 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
A bit of a tough day with a flare up of an old ankle condition. I managed just 11 miles before deciding it was best to stop early and hope for better tomorrow. We made the most of the afternoon byRead more
500 miles!
June 4 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
The Mojave Desert 🏜
June 5 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
The long, exposed walk across the Mojave Desert starts tonight 🔥
And so it begins
June 5 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
Sleeping under a bridge
June 6 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
I'm ticking off some interesting life experiences out here
Night hiking, round 2
June 6 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Goodbye Mojave
June 7 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Not sad to see the back of this section
Magic in the mountains
June 7 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
TravelerThat looks amazing! It must be wonderful to come across this type of kindness as you travel through. The oranges 🍊 look wonderful!
TravelerThe trail angel looking after this spot stopped by to refill the water tanks while we were there. He brought all the snacks and cold drinks with him. Such a treat after a very sad lunch today 😆
Trail angel Abel
June 8 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
We were lucky enough to be picked up by trail angel, Abel, yesterday. He was waiting at the first trail exit to Tehachapi to see if any hikers wanted a ride to town.
Today, he offered to take us backRead more
TravelerMinimal chocolate as far as I can see ... 🍫 😇
TravelerThere's peanut m&ms in the trail mix and two big snickers bars 🤤
TravelerMinimal, as stated 😆
TravelerBut a whole ziplock bag of lollies 🍭
TravelerGotta eat lol