Mile 506 2013.05.27 Latergram, Pacific Crest Trail It happens to be a perfect day for hiking. Mile 506 (I’m actually very sick, laying down in the middle of the trail, and barely able to move. There are deer. Some MTBers roll up and I send them packing. “You’re on the wrong trail.” “We are?” “Yes, you are.”) Read more
Hawaii Shirt 2013.05.26 Latergram, Pacific Crest Trail I accidentally stole one of the Anderson’s Hippy Daycare Hawaii shirts. Plus side is it’s stylin’. Downside is an extra 7 ounces. Will get returned! (I returned it by mail and later found The Grad wearing it in 2014. I had many hikers sign it in 2013. Their signatures were still there, though faint.) Little did I know I had also picked up a righteous flu at the Andersons. I was about to have my ass kicked with fevers, coughs and malaise for three weeks up trail… Plus I was just about to encounter a mountain lion on trail during my first — and last — night hike. Read more
Shotput 2013.05.22 Latergram, Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Shotput is showing off her super random care package items, which include mysterious Ukrainian beets and corn cakes. Read more
Carolyn Burkhart 2013.05.21 Latergram, Pacific Crest Trail On the 12th I met Carolyn Burkhart, one of the first two women to complete the entire PCT solo in ’76-’77 (I hear varying stories). She’s south-bounding. She had a built-in sit pad hanging from the bottom of her pack so she could sit anywhere tidy and comfy. I wish I had gotten better light for this shot! Read more
Bikes, Latergram, Pacific Crest Trail BIG NEWS! I ride a bike today for the first time in over a month! Happiness. Biopace, to boot. Thanks to the Saufleys. Read more
Mendenhall Ridge Latergram, Pacific Crest Trail Los Angeles is just over those mountains (Mendenhall Ridge). Mile 435.8. Read more
Gleason Road 2013.05.19 Latergram, Pacific Crest Trail Some roads are prettier than others. Gleason Road at mile 420.4 Read more
Road Walking Latergram, Pacific Crest Trail Sometimes the trail… isn’t. 2011 Station Fire detour, approx mile 415. Read more
2013.05.17 Latergram, Pacific Crest Trail Climbed Mt Baden-Powell today. 9399 ft! I didn’t realize it’s a Boy Scout mecca. So many scouts… Read more
Tired 2013.05.15 Latergram, Pacific Crest Trail Back in Wrightwood after a 28-mile slack pack south to Cajon. Tired. For tonight: pizza and a SHOWER!! A perfect day. Mile 369.3 Read more
The Stoned Boners 2013.05.14 Latergram, Pacific Crest Trail I’m the biggest slacker packer, ever. I didn’t hike to Wrightwood, but I’m here. Love this crüe! A bunch of us will be sobo slack-packing from north of Wrightwood back down to Cajon Pass, enjoying it downhill in the heat instead of uphill. Then we will hitchhike back to Wrightwood. Why suffer when you don’t have to? Read more
Cajon Camp Latergram, Pacific Crest Trail Loudest, most wretched campsite ever. But I slept like a baby. McDonald’s billboard, Cajon Cali. Read more
Mile 338 2013.05.13 Latergram, Pacific Crest Trail Mile 338 on the PCT. “Sadly” just trying to make it to the Cajon McDonalds before they close. Read more
Latergram, Pacific Crest Trail Wild cucumber, also called man root. A really fascinating plant that unfortunately cannot be eaten. Hungry!!! Read more