By the time the RV neighbour started running his generator, the coffee was already on in Pam and Ray’s RV. I really did get spoiled! Nice to have bathrooms nearby too 🙂
After saying goodbye to Pam, Ray took me to Quincy (we stopped at the Bucks Lake store for a gas canister and muffin first). It’s a lovely drive on a windy road! After some initial problems finding our meeting spot, we connected with Carol and Tom and Bodie the dog.
I was lucky to have this ride back to the trail as it wasn’t a busy road. It climbed up to almost 6500ft where I started my hike. Thanks again to Carol and Tom for the ride, and I really hope to see them again!
The hiking was pretty uneventful, except for a ridge where I got almost blown over from the wind.
In the afternoon, I decided to make it over the next 7000+ft pass to a lower camp spot. I didn’t expect the snow fields, and together with the wind and dark clouds it wasn’t very pleasant at all.
As I am writing this, I am camped at the A Tree Spring, with two other tents nearby. Great to have company! I chatted with Pelican and Calypso for a while, then set up my tent. All day there have been dark clouds around and now it’s finally raining! Imagine that with a forecast of just sun! Hopefully the tent has a chance to dry before packing it up …
We would love to see you again as well. We’ll be following your adventure. Tom, Carol and Bodie the dog.
Thanks again for the ride and the support of my adventure! Let’s connect again …