5/14-5/16 Spent a few days in LA bc the trail has no rules!

5/13/22 Today was magic.Woke at 5:30 and went right into the hot spring. Jumped into the river twice. Drew the scene. Got ready slow, hiked out slow. Checked my mileage right at mile 314. Twan picked me up 5 min after I reached the end of hgihway 173. We got chipotle. I showered, cleaned pack,…

5/12/22 Camping at Hot Springs tonight! Woke up and did 18 miles and got here about 2. Five different hot spring pools with the river right next to it. Amazing Spot. Chilled with NH Pete, Rizz, Dustoff, Pilot, Road Soda, Jessica, Chelsea and Dog Sugar. Listened to HighKey and made Maize her playlist. Excited to…

5/11/22 Pete made Eggs with Cheese, spinach, kale and mushrooms and I had leftovers from my burrito for breakfast. Ryan picked us up and took us to the trail. Started hiking at 9. I listened to the “Highkey” playlist Maize made for me. Easy day hiking, smiling the whole way. Met Tenderfoot, Griz and Sped.…

5:15 am start I didn’t sleep much on this night. I chose to battle the night’s cold and lost. Frost encompassed my bag and at 4:30 am I determined that walking would be warmer than laying there. There’s power in greeting the magic colors of a waking sky. I do my best impression of a…

5/9/2022: Tuesday Camped at mile 241 with Toby, Asaf and Blue. This was such a memorable day. The morning started with coffee, oatmeal and being able to charge devices on the porch of the Whitewater Reserve visitor center. 6:45 am startStarted the day with the shirt off. I walked in dried up river bed and…