Exploring the world…one step at a time
Tuesday, 4 September 2018
Lake Susie Outlet (1551) – Echo Lake (1560.3): 9.3 miles / 592.3 total miles walked
Since I fell asleep around 8:30 last night it wasn’t surprising that I woke up in the middle of the night. T
What was surprising, was that I smelled thick smoke and almost had a panic attack because of it, at around 1 am. The smell of fire was so strong and fresh that I seriously considered waking up Sink to tell her we have to pack up and get the hell out of there.
Monday, 3 September 2018
Lake Richardson (1534) – Lake Susie Outlet (1551): 17 miles / 583 total miles walked
It was a warm night, and while I still enjoyed having a warm hat (btw I absolutely LOVE my new hat) it wasn’t cold enough to make me need gloves. And the best of all, camping next to a lake and waking up with no condensation inside the tarp. Priceless.
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Sunday, 2 September 2018
Five Lakes Creek & Tentsite (1516.8) – Lake Richardson (1534): 17.2 miles / 566 total miles hiked
Although the temperature was around freezing, it didn’t feel as bad as it did in Oregon. There’s some benefit to the dryness out here. I woke up several times during the night, and finally forced myself out of my cocoon around 5 am because my bladder was just too insistent.
Saturday, 1 September 2018
Donner Summit (1499.2) – Five Lakes Creek & Tentsite (1516.8): 17.6 miles / 548.8 total miles walked
I woke up ready to hit the trail after a really good night’s rest. It was still a bit chilly out, but it was exactly the right temperature for the climb ahead.
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Friday, 31 August 2018
Donner Summit (1499.2): 0 miles / 531.2 total miles walked
I’ll be brief….I woke up with a migraine, which pretty much stopped me from hiking today.
Thankfully the Ski resort rents bunk beds, which is where I spent most of the day.
By evening I was feeling okay again, so we’ll be hiking out tomorrow.
Keeping you posted…
Thursday, 30 August 2018
Donner Summit (1495) – Donner Ski Ranch (1499.2): 4.2 miles / 531.2 total miles walked
Finally, after a few days off, a long drive and some more organizational stuff taken care of, I get to go back to hiking. Dan and a friend of his, Jamie, gave us a ride to the trail, close to the town of Truckee.
Wednesday, 29 August 2018
South Lake Tahoe, CA: 0 miles
We used the last few hours of having a car to pick up some groceries and getting one last free refill. Around 11 we returned the car and then sat in the sun, enjoying the nice warm weather.
Tuesday, 28 August 2018
Salem, OR – South Lake Tahoe, CA: 0 miles walked / ~ 800 miles driven
We woke up fairly early, packed up everything we own. It’s not that much, to be honest. I am getting sick of this one shirt, but I guess I’ll wear it until it falls off me.
Monday, 27 August 2018
Salem, OR: 0 miles
We went to REI in the morning, I got a new hat and some different shorts. Hopefully that will help with more ventilation and less chafe. So now I’m part of the shorty shorts crew. 😎
Sunday, 26 August 2018
Breitenbush Lake Camp (613.2) – Salem, OR: 0 miles / 527 total miles walked
I hardly slept all night. Partly because it was freezing cold, although my quilt is deliciously cozy, and partly because my whole left leg hurt, from my hip down to my ankle. The moon was also very bright again.
By the time 5:30 rolled around I was awake and unless I snuggled way down in my quilt, I was shivering.