Day 20 - I find Memorial Day means a good deal to many Americans. Something similar in sentiment to the way we commemorate the armed forces in Britain on armistice day. Sadly it is also seized upon by various merchants to hang sales promotions and discount holidays on. Its all a bit tacky in … Continue reading Day 20 – 25 May 29th – June 3rd Big Bear to Cajon Pass.
Day 12 – 19 May 21st – 28th Idyllwild to Mission Creek (and disaster); mile 234
Day 12 - I had pitched my tent in the Idyllwild camp ground in what turned out to be a sunny spot and by 6.30 my tent is already an oven so I have to get up. I rally myself and head for the shower block. I'm lucky as someone has left soap and shampoo … Continue reading Day 12 – 19 May 21st – 28th Idyllwild to Mission Creek (and disaster); mile 234
Day 6 – 11 May 15th – 20th Julian to Idyllwild; mile 179.4. (Long).
Day 6 - I have a zero in Julian so I do virtually nothing. Nothing includes taking my laundry to Carmen's which seems to be constantly closed except to hikers who infest the place like ants. I also shop for orange juice and razors as my whiskers are getting on my nerves. I can only … Continue reading Day 6 – 11 May 15th – 20th Julian to Idyllwild; mile 179.4. (Long).
Day 1-5 May 10th-14th Campo to Julian; mile 77 (long).
I have not prepared for this trip properly. Specifically, I failed to account for being 2 yrs older, less fit than I was last time and about 8lbs heavier. Also my gear is a little heavier - mainly a reaction to the way the super light weight stuff I had last time performed badly during the … Continue reading Day 1-5 May 10th-14th Campo to Julian; mile 77 (long).
7th May Day -3. Waiting (long)
It's raining cats and dogs in San Diego which I didn't expect especially for the time of year. I hope it doesn't portend bad conditions in the desert but maybe it could mean more surface water so that may be a good thing. After landing yesterday and overnighting in the Little Italy area of San … Continue reading 7th May Day -3. Waiting (long)
A warning about White Water Preserve. (Short).
After the Mesa wind farm north of Mt San Jacinto, you will come across White Water Preserve - formerly a trout hatchery. Its an oasis of calm, cool and water in the desert and a great place to camp. Like me in 2015 you may decide to pitch your tent under a nice shady tree. … Continue reading A warning about White Water Preserve. (Short).
This is getting real (short)
Over the weekend I ordered a bucket of Mountain House freeze dried meals for delivery to Scout & Frodo's. I will keep some, and send some onward, but it made me realize the trip is close now. Freeze dried is a good option in the early waterless stages as there is more weight to carry … Continue reading This is getting real (short)
Navigation (long and nerdy)
Its only a couple of weeks before I start my PCT hike, so all those last minute chores are getting checked off. I'm planning to use the Guthook PCT smartphone app again this year. The app is now a single integrated app, having previously been a series of individual sections. I found the old app(s) … Continue reading Navigation (long and nerdy)
Less foot trouble
Since my last post on foot trouble I have become more and more worried as the discomfort in my left achilles tendon has intensified. Its not that walking is especially difficult, but after rest the whole left heel area more or less seizes up, and is sharply painful in the morning. I had this before … Continue reading Less foot trouble
Bite me!
In 2015, just three days before I left for San Diego to start the PCT I got tooth pain with an abcess on my lower jaw. I went to the emergency dentist and got it drained, got some anti- biotics and hoped for the best. But sure enough on the flight over, it flared up … Continue reading Bite me!
Teatime's Pacific Crest Trail 2017 