Peter Grubb Hut to CS1187.0 (1160.8 to 1187) Daily miles: 26.2 The marathon a day challenge continues (I’m counting yesterday’s 26 miles as a marathon) by hitting the distance on the mark exactly today.  Wasn’t even planned.  Tomorrow might be hard because it’s a town day, meaning resupply, followed by a big 3000 foot climb. … More July 16 (Day 76)

Five Lakes Creek CS to Peter Grubb Hut (1134.8 to 1160.8) Daily miles: 26 Today: early high innocent clouds, bug free walking, half a dozen ski resorts (walk their slopes), friendly hikers, friendly trail runners, epic ridge walking, end of Granite Chief Wilderness, looking for water/growing thirsty, Reno Dave hands me a cold soda from … More July 15 (Day 75)

Dick’s Lake to Five Lake Creek CS (1107.6 to 1135.8) Daily miles: 28.2 Out of the lakes grow the fish.  Out of the streams grow the reeds and the waterplants.  Out of the deep forests grow the ferns and the mossy trees.  Out of the intermediate forests grow the grasses and flowers.  Out of the … More July 14 (Day 74)

South Lake Tahoe to Dick’s Lake (1092.3 to 1107.6) Daily miles: 15.3 Rex provided an excellent 48 hours away from trail during which I ate a good amount, purchased new gear, resupplied, and generally enjoyed the scenery and company.  He proved himself to be a trail angel of the highest order and Tahoe is stunning. … More July 13 (Day 73)

CS1087.2 to Echo Lake Resort (1087.2 to 1092.3) & a zero day in Tahoe Daily miles: 5.1 I meet Rex today, and we’re going in to Tahoe for a day off tomorrow.  My guide says Echo Lake is the end of the Sierra, so when I get back on trail it’s off to northern California. … More July 11+12(Days 71 & 72)

CS1069.7 to CS1087.2 (1069.7 to 1087.2) Daily miles: 17.5 I feel bad about complaining about the wind, but it was turning my brain to static.  Luckily it slowed down and then finally stopped by noon, right before I went up and over Carson Pass. Day hikers start popping up everywhere, trailhead and road approaching.  I … More July 10 (Day 70)

CS1053.2 to CS1069.7 (1053.2 to 1069.7) Daily miles: 16.5 All night long the winds rushed about, each gust seeming like it’s own individual entity, chasing each other like children at a game of tag.  The trees creaked and whirred, but held fast.  As did I, firmly fixed on my little air mattress trying to get … More July 9 (Day 69)

CS1041.4 to CS1053.2 (1041.4 to 1053.2) Daily miles: 11.8 *I have no pictures of today because my external drive on my phone is malfunctioning.  If I can recover them I’ll add pics later. I’m cheating this year by totally skipping summer.  While everyone else is baking in the heat and humidity I’m having none of … More July 8 (Day 68)

CS1027.8 to CS1041.4 (1027.8 to 1041.1) Daily miles: 13.3 So morning did arrive and here’s the picture to prove it. Plus, my stomach feel fine, so no giardia. I’m the last one to leave the camp, which is par for the course, and spend long moments admiring the trees and fidgeting with this and that. Most … More July 7 (Day 67)

​Sardine Creek to CS1027.8 (1016.3 to 1027.8) Daily miles: 11.5 Didn’t start hiking until noon today because I had to run and do a quick resupply at North Kennedy Meadows, which is a wilderness lodge of sorts.  This wasn’t a planned stop, but I’m going slow and need more food.  Unfortunately the place is 10 … More July 6 (Day 66)