Day 17: Hardest and most beautiful day yet. (162.6 – 177.3)
Best day ever – we started at the water source cedar spring at 6.30am – and then had alpine ridges, rocks forests, pines, lizards, ascends and declines, hopping over ridges and fallen trees all day long. It was like the obstacle run I always wanted to do but never did.
Day 16: Miles 151.8 to 162.6 PVC to Cedar Springs
Started at 8AM with breakfast at mama eggs which was amazing. Then went to the gear shop again, tried on back packs. Mine is way too heavy with 8 days of food. I Like the Deuter air contact so 45 + 10. 240$ (german brand of course haha) but didn’t get it. Good to know as a back up though. Mine is a frameless pack and this one has steel framing, so it is heavier but offers more support and is comfortable for heavier loads (18-20kg).
Day 15: Made it to Idyllwild (148.2 – 151.8)
Today we got to Idyllwild. We hiked 7.36km.
Idyllwild is so nice. We went to the gear shop Nomad and I finally bought a pump. We also saw Mayor Max, the dog.
Day 14: Miles 134 to 148.2
Have you missed my regular 6AM GMT posts? I missed you too! 🫶 Sometimes I won’t be able to post because I don’t have service, battery or time. Then I’ll post as soon as I can.
Day 13: Miles 122 to 134.8
We started quite early – alarm at 5.30 and hiked when it was still cool. I felt sick again today. I guess my body is inflamed from all the processed food I am eating. I have a bump under my right food which is worrying me. It’s like a long worm under my skin. A deep blister?It hurts. We didn’t stop all day except at Mike’s to get water.
Day 12: Miles 109 to 122 and lots of elevation
I slept really great. It was a wonderful day – hiked with fish head, Jess and Kate, made it 13 miles and camped in the most epic spot on a mountain at 1500m. It was exhausting but I feel strong on the uphills. Really glad Kate is joining and made it to the camp side.
Day 11: Miles 94.4 to 109.2 Warner Springs – Cracked the first Milestone 100 miles
Cracked mile 100 today wohoo
Day 10: back on the trail Scissors Crossing to San Felipe Hills (Miles 77.2 -94.4)
I feel much better today. I was flying in the morning. Did 10km and 400m ascend in 2h. Beautiful scenery. Quite some rain, but not too heavy. Great day loves all the flowers.
I feel much better – that makes everything so much nicer and more enjoyable.
Day 8 and 9: First zeros on trail
A “zero” is a day where you hike zero miles. I did two zeros in Julian to try and cure my cold.
Day 8
The first zero was all about sleeping in, enjoying the luxuries of a hotel, exploring Julian, laundry, swapping out gear, buying new gear, sending things to Illahee, and more eating. ,
Day 7: Miles 63.6 to 77. Scissors Crossing (exit to Julian)
I am so excited to get to a town because I don’t feel good – I have a cold 🙁