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Miles: (0) Mojave was the perfect stop. You have great food, a grocery store, laundry and enough TV to realize that you aren’t missing much.  There is even a bus that will take you back to the trail for one … Continue reading →

Day 38: (20 miles) mile 538.5 – 558.5 and into Mojave We awoke rested and still protected from the wind even though the wind had shifted and so did the faces of the blades of the windmills.  We found that … Continue reading →

Day 37: (20.4 miles) mile 517.6 – 538 After an awesome nights sleep it was time to walk the California Aqueduct. (This is part of the water delivery system to mostly the LA basin, whose water rights originate from Owens … Continue reading →

Day 36: (20 miles.. Road walk) mile 478 – 517.6 During the night it rained, actually it sprinkled a bit but we were prepared and had our tarp erected…just in case.  Pancakes and coffee were on the menu this morning … Continue reading →

Day 35: (14.6 miles) mile 463.4 – 478 Up early with Gear Slut, and off to make for Cinco de Mayo at the Anderson’s.  The night before we hiked till nearly 10pm as the temp and trail were perfect for … Continue reading →

Day 33: (10 miles) mile 444.3 – 454.3 / 2275 ft – 2669 ft Short quick day…no terrain photos as phone has been in a coma for two days now.  We have been relying on Halfmile’s printed maps for direction.  … Continue reading →

Day: 32 (14.1 miles) mile 430.6 – 444.3 / 5878 ft- 2275 ft We left from Messenger Flats and were back on the PCT.  The trail was not devoid of poodle dog bush, and in places barely avoidable.  I think … Continue reading →

Day 31: (23 miles) mile 407.6 – 430.6 /  ft – 5878 ft We awoke to sandy mouths (at least I did) and sand in our sleeping bags.  We were all watered up and “suited” up for battle with poodle … Continue reading →

Day 30: (22 miles…8 unnecessary) mile 393 – 407.6 Hard way all day was the mantra, but it was not without some good unexpected surprises.  As we were packing up, who should approach but “Imaginary Friend” who had left the … Continue reading →

Day 29: (17miles) mile 376 – 393 / 7768 – 9300 – 6553 ft So we awoke to super gusty icy cold winds.  It was so cold that eating or making coffee was not even an option.  It was time … Continue reading →