Today 29.0 km (18.0 mi), Total Distance 1563.3 km (971.4 mi) 11 hours 5 minutes (0720-1825) The temperature stayed above freezing and it was 5 degrees when I woke up. My tent was dry with no dew, mist or condensation. As I was laying there getting the willpower to get up I noticed some damageContinue Reading “Day 79 – 09 Jun 19. Many Steep Hills and Bensen Pass”
Today 25.6 km (15.9 mi), Total Distance 1534.3 km (953.4 mi) 10 hours 20 minutes (0750-1805) I was surprised to wake up to ice on my tent. It had been around 8 degrees when I went to sleep and I assumed it would not get too cold. Luckily I had my filter in my sleepingContinue Reading “Day 78 – 08 Jun 19. False Promise of Dirt and a Huge Waterfall”
Today 27.8 km (17.3 mi), Total Distance 1508.8 km (937.5 mi) 10 hours 20 minutes (0700-1725) I woke up to my alarm but decided to lay in for a bit longer. It was cold because of the wind. Last night the wind was roaring through the trees but apart from the occasional gentle shake IContinue Reading “Day 77 – 07 Jun 19. Two Passes in One Day; Island and Donahue”
Today 24.0 km (14.9 mi) of which 21.6 km/13.4 mi is on trail, Total Distance 1480.9 km (920.2 mi). 11 hours 20 minutes (0700-1820) I slept well and it had cleared when I woke up. I had a little condensation inside but the outside was dry. I was up and packed in good time andContinue Reading “Day 76 – 06 Jun 19. A Lot of Effort for Very Little Result”
Today 14.6 km (9.1 mi) of which 5.6 km/3.1 mi is on trail, Total Distance 1459.4 km (906.8 mi). 5 hours 30 minutes (1300-1830) I enjoyed my little sleep in, getting up for breakfast just after 0900. I finished off the last of my blogs and then started packing. For some reason it took meContinue Reading “Day 75 – 05 Jun 19. Back on Trail Again”
Hi I am alive. The last section was challenging and had more scary bits than the other ones. I am sitting above Sonora Pass as I just got a little reception but expect to lose it when I drop down. I am only picking up food here and continuing straight on a 5 day sectionContinue Reading “Quick Update – I have reached Sonora Pass”
Today 12.5 km (7.8mi) of which 3.5 km/2.2 mi is on trail, Total Distance 1453.7 km (903.3 mi). 3 hours 20 minutes (0720-1040) I had a good night sleep and was happy that it was a nice warm 3 degrees C when I woke up so I could pack up without loosing feeling in myContinue Reading “Day 72 – 02 Jun 19. The Short Day into Mammoth”
Today 28.2 km (17.5 mi), Total Distance 1450.2 km (901.1 mi). 11 hours 5 minutes (0620-1725) I actually found it easy to get up this morning. Maybe it was knowing it was my last full day. I heated up some water, put it into my zip lock bag of breakfast and put that into myContinue Reading “Day 71 – 01 Jun 19. Silver Pass and Another Two Steep Hills”
Today 21.9 km (13.6 mi), Total Distance 1422.0 km (883.6 mi). 7 hours 20 minutes (0750-1510) For some reason I was not warm last night. It was a much warmer night than usual but I was really snuggling into my bag and had it over my head to stay warm. I had a lay inContinue Reading “Day 70 – 31 May 19. Set Up for Silver Pass”
Today 26.9 km (16.7 mi), Total Distance 1400.1 km (870 mi). 10 hours 15 minutes (0720-1735) I slept better and knowing there was no rush to get the hard snow I enjoyed a bit of a lay in. I had a hot breakfast and then packed up enjoying keeping the feeling in my hands. ItContinue Reading “Day 69 – 30 May 19. Dirt Trail (for a little while), Seldon Pass and Super Soft Snow”