by Minstrel | Apr 24, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Last night was a riot. Georgia had a birthday party (oh to be 23 again) and we went to the Budpharm to celebrate with her. It was a small ordeal, and Dart was there! It’s always a blast to see him. Georgia was fun! She had some poi which I enjoyed spinning a bit. And...
by Minstrel | Apr 23, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Unnamed tentsite at mile 361.7 End point Wrightwood, via Highway 2 at mile 369.3 Miles hiked 7.6 on trail, about 1.5 on road Wilderness area Angeles National Forest San Gabriel Mountains National Monument The day on trail Town day! Time to get lots of...
by Minstrel | Apr 22, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Just past Cajon pass at 343.6 End point Tentsite at 361.7 Miles hiked 18.1 Wilderness area San Bernardino National Forest San Gabriel Mountains National Monument People I met Hot Sauce, Blind Squirrel, and two others in their group The day on trail Today....
by Minstrel | Apr 21, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Mesa Campground, 328.1 End point Tentsite at mile 343.6 Miles hiked 15.5 Wilderness area Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area San Bernardino National Forest People I met Boy (not a boy, just a great trail name) Emily and Katie, sisters from New Mexico...
by Minstrel | Apr 20, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Deep Creek Hot Springs, mile 307.9 End point Mesa Campground Hike and Bike sites, mile 328.1 Miles hiked 20.2 on trail, 1 off Wilderness area Silver wood Lake State Recreation Area The day on trail A zero was exactly what I needed. My legs feel amazing, my...
by Minstrel | Apr 19, 2023 | Southern California, Trail, Zero days
People I met So, so many locals Piñacolada Sinead Mantis Journeyman Max Queenie The day Today is what I needed. I got sunburnt all over, including the top of my forehead (that’s been neglected of sun because of my hat!). My shoulders got the brunt of it, though, as...