Category: PCT 2021

After a second restful night, I was picked up at 7am by local trail angel Grumpy (same guy who drove us on Monday). Because this was further away, Eddie and…

I can see why Idyllwild is so popular with hikers for a zero … it’s a relaxing small place! Everybody I’ve seen today was cleaned up and happy! I slept…

Town Day 👍🏻❤️🥗🚿 The pull of town was felt strongly even up at 6000ft 😁 I got an earlier start, after enjoying the sunrise over the desert below. Dave was…

Dave and I both really enjoyed being out on the trail at the campsite instead of camping behind the cafe! You could still hear the highway but it was nothing…

It was well worth hiking the extra 2 miles last night to this campsite … both sunset and sunrise were spectacular! There was no wind, and other than some early…

Really enjoyed the campsite from last night! It was sooo quiet and peaceful … well until the early hikers started coming by (first one around 6am I think). They could…

After a somewhat restful night (the fatigue overrules the traffic noise and lights as the cabin was right on the highway and only had a glass door!), I got myself…

Another eventful day … one that has me stretching out in these “4 walls” right now (with a towel as clothing as everything else is drying): And it’s literally just…

That storm continued until at least 1am … then finally it was a bit more peaceful. Even in the bushes where we were camped it was loud!! Knockknock left around…

Just a lot of walking today … from Lake Morena to Mount Laguna! That’s 21 miles plus a few extra … I started walking with Knockknock around 7am (promptly choosing…

It was a nice meadow to camp with plenty space (3 tents as I went to bed, another guy coming late in the dark and leaving early) but somehow the…

After a great sleep and breakfast, I got the full tour of Ann and Sue’s garden. It is amazing! There are so many different flowers and plants, and Ann knows…