4/15/18 Last night was restless under the overpass as I cowboy camped. My radar kept going off listening for mice chewing on my things, chased a few away. Coyotes also came close, it's really interesting how well they communicate and the range of calling they do. Today ended up being a 24 mile day from … Continue reading Day 6, Scissors Crossing 77 to Campsite/water source 101 →

On trail by 7:00 as it will be another 80+ degree day. My next resupply is at Warner Springs mile 109 so I was hoping for a 20 mile day. Scissors Crossing (mile 77) is a water resupply point under a bridge that is maintained by Trail Angels. This is also a highway junction to … Continue reading Day 5, mile 68.4 – 77 →

4/13/18 Yesterday put me about 2hrs ahead of the group that stayed behind at Mt Laguna. I was taking it slowly today due to a nagging knee pain so by about 10:00 the group passed me. They informed me that there was going to be Trail Magic ahead. When I arrived at Sunrise Pass I … Continue reading Day 4, Pioneer Picnic Area 52.6 to mile 68.4. Trail Magic! →

4/12/18 20 miles today. Early 6:30am start today as the trail passes by the town of Mt Laguna with a general store. Weather was in the mid 40's with high winds most all day. Mt Laguna reported a 56mph gust today which would coincide with my Instagram clip. I arrived in Mt. Laguna at 11:45, … Continue reading Day 3, Cibbets 32.6 to Mt Laguna and Pioneer Picnic Area 52.6. →

After a disappointing night's rest I begrudgingly stepped off my picnic table bed and went about making breakfast and figuring out how best to stuff everything into my pack. Also on the agenda is getting water resupply which is a daily activity. Water is a high priority for us now. Lake Morena has evidently had … Continue reading Day 2, Lk Morena to Cibbets Campground 32.6 →

4/10/18 The oh s*** what have I gotten myself into moment I touched the border wall panel #0, while the border patrol watched from a hilltop haha! Well, 85 degree SoCal desert heat is apparently different than 85 degree Yakima heat. I've been wondering what my walking pace and water consumption would be. This section … Continue reading Day 1, Mile 1-20 Lk Morena. →

The alarm goes off at 1:30am Saturday, in 3 days we will stand at the precipice. The night before was a mix of second guessing, weighing gear, what can be cut what should be added, and assembling resupply boxes for the first 4 weeks on trail. It was all pretty much dialed but you know … Continue reading How often do our stories begin with goodbye? →

Originally posted at The Trek here In my garage sits a 1970 Chevelle my parents bought for me at the age of 14. Everyone said it would go by in a flash; time, that is, not the car. They saw my future in themselves but how could I have known to take it to heart. … Continue reading If We Don’t Start, We’re Never Going to Win →