Story Time

Stories from the trail

Here are some stories from the trail. Enjoy. Or don’t. Whatever.

Day 24: Miles 335-357

5/18/22 Wake up 7 amCall Gran EB tell her about getting to go to McDonald’s today. “Oh you know it’s always good to have big goals!” Tell her about getting a gf, when she was hanging up “He has a gf! That’s so amazing!”MCDONALDS CLOSED RED ALERTI timed my morning to arrive at McDonald’s at…
Day 28: Miles 430-444

5/22/2023 -Odds gave me to espresso shots in the morning got me dancing down the mountain. -Trying to hoop at water stop and getting kicked out for trespassing, oops-Fun convo @ picnic table wtih Camelback and Sparkles-Phone calls on ridge with Gran EB and Maize-Squad at LA RV!-Package is here early! Shower! Pizza! Beer! Hottub!…
Day 27: Miles 404-430

5/21/23Start hiking 6:50 am-Big ol Buffalo sunrise poo-Invited to Natalia’s bday @ mexican restaurant Tues at watering hole-Pretzel was crying. Sat and talked to her for a few minutes-PCTA met leapfrog, head of crew. Talked to Off Season (Linda) for 45 min. We talked trails, water sources, next 20 miles, Acton, Kids w/ divorced parents,…
Day 26: Miles 379-404

5/20/2023 6:45 am start hike-Didn’t see a soul for the first 3 hours-Adam from Mass @ Lil Jimmy Spring-Painted pic at top of climb of cloud inversion-Pocket sour patch kids slapped!-Trail magic lunch from Janelle!-Road walk/dance bc trail closed for yellow-legged frog-Dip in creek-Smooth miles to camp, felt real comfortable after a big day.-Sunset from…
Day 25: Miles 357-379

5/19/23 5:20 am wake up5:50 am hike-Muffin blueberry for breakfast-Beautiful sunrise-Hike 12 miles with Drew and Stinger (Need more calories, body was dead)-2 trail angel beers-Lunch and nap at camping/picnic area. Needed nap real bad-Climb Mt. Baden-Powell (9644′)-Watercolor on summit-RED GIVES ME TRAIL NAME. SEQUOIA. I LOVE IT“You were watching and touching the trees. You’re…
Day 23: Miles 314-335

5/17/23 6 am: Monica makes us breakfast and sends me off with snacks!9 am: Start hikingSee Cynthia! 65 year old bad ass hiking on her ownSwim in Silverwood lakeEat Bagel sandwiches & Fruit from MonicaPhone calls: Delaney, Donald, Dad, Cody, Maize, MomRun into Hobbit! “I met another stoner. Come smoke with us at camp, mile…