by Minstrel | Apr 6, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point A spot around mile 165 End point Spitler Trail and PCT junction, mile 168.6 Miles hiked 3.6 Wilderness area San Bernardino National Forest People I met Mike and “Get me the f*** off this mountain”Melissa The day on trail Holy. Smokes. If you ever want to...
by Minstrel | Apr 5, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Power lines intersection at Hwy 74, mile 151.8 End point Mile 165, in a meadow Miles hiked 13.2 Wilderness area San Bernardino National Forest The day on trail Today started off in the cabin with my soon-to-be prior crew: Graeme, Cally, Anina, Snickers,...
by Minstrel | Apr 4, 2023 | Southern California, Zero days
I suck at sleeping when I’m sharing a room. Boo. Oh well. Today was all about strategy. I met with Bottlecap, Shark, Half Pint, and Pat about our strategy for tackling Mt San Jacinto. It comes down to we’re going to go as far as we feel safe, then bail if we need to....
by Minstrel | Apr 3, 2023 | Southern California, Zero days
My day started off with making chilaquiles for a few people. Nate and Richard had full portions, Lingo had a taster, and I went for a half portion. The eggs were delicious and it was great to chat with Nate, Richard, and a few others from the group. I wanted to meet...
by Minstrel | Apr 2, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Tule Spring, mile 137 End point Mountain Valley Market, mile 151.8, and one mile off trail Miles hiked 14.8 trail, 1 off. Wilderness area Cleveland National Forest People I met Chatterbox Thinner Richard (trail angel) and his dogs Archie and Foxy The day...
by Minstrel | Apr 1, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Indian Flats PCT Connection, mile 119.6 End point Tule Spring, mile 137 Miles hiked 17.4 Wilderness area Started in Cleveland National Forest The day on trail My goodness. Last night was chaos. There were 19 (someone counted) tents in this tiny space. One...
