Monthly Archives: July 2014

Day 117: (17.4 miles) mile 1606.6 – 1624 This morning we were breakfast bound at Bob’s Ranch House.  I was pretty excited because I was actually hungry and they have pie.  Paul would have rather gone straight to the trail, … Continue reading →

Feeling better this morning, but I am torn between wanting to give it one more day for things to come together and to get feeling better than 80%, and just going for it.  80% is way better than I was … Continue reading →

I’m combining these three days into one post as they were pretty much all the same.  I’ve been holed up in a hotel room, watching way too much TV, catching up on the blog and waiting for my insides to … Continue reading →

Day 112: (18 miles) mile 1548 – 1566 This morning was highly disappointing.  It was all I could do to get out of the tent in time…both ends erupting.  Shit! This is NOT good.  Decision made.  Time to see a … Continue reading →

Day 111: (16 miles) mile 1532 – 1548 Small critters enjoyed sampling my camp towel all night, which I suppose is much better than trying chew through my pack.  I shake the towel and it “snows” bits O’ towel.  Me … Continue reading →

Day 110: (10 miles) mile 1522 – 1532 Today did not start as planned, as there was a repeat of Subway Cave.  This is NOT good.  Decision time.  Go back down the hill and see a doctor.  Stay at our … Continue reading →

Day 108: town miles Awoke to the sound of rain today. Awesome.  We lucked out again! Glad to be in the hotel. Too bad it was only 6:30 am. Oh well we can’t seem to sleep in any more so … Continue reading →

Day 107: (24.3 miles) mile 1481.4 – 1505.7 We started strong today knowing there would be a long climb but also a chance to make it to town. The  trail was thick and over grown with spots of poison oak … Continue reading →

Day 109: (17.2 miles) mole 1505.4 – 1522.6 Up early as usual and out the door. The plan was to get a large coffee at the coffee house and hitch a ride to the trail head. Being early morning the … Continue reading →

Day 106: (20 miles) mile 1461.4 – 1481.4 Today we are trying for big miles so as to set ourselves up for a morning climb tomorrow rather than a late afternoon one in searing heat. The heat is once again … Continue reading →