by mcgarveysan | Apr 23, 2019 | Hiking, PCT, Section B California, Thru-hikes
We had laid out our plan for the day’s hike the night before; shooting for ten miles with about 1000ft of elevation gain. We would pass through snowfields and I was excited to try out our new micro spike foot wear. Our sun gloves offered no protection in the...
by mcgarveysan | Apr 22, 2019 | Hiking, PCT, Section B California, Thru-hikes
We were lucky enough to have someone offer us a ride from the post office to the Deer Springs trail head, saving us a mile of walking in town. A kind little old lady who said she loves hikers. The kind little old lady asked for us to sign her log book with our name...
by mcgarveysan | Apr 20, 2019 | Hiking, PCT, Section B California, Thru-hikes
Noelle here: Well, Steve got his trail name! It’s Toboggan! He earned it on Mt San Jacinto as he kept slipping and sliding on the snow and ice. But first, let me back up to a beautiful hamburger at Paradise Cafe! We sat with “Roger That” and ate nachos...
by mcgarveysan | Apr 19, 2019 | Hiking, PCT, Section B California, Thru-hikes
Making the decision to leave my job was one of the most difficult decisions I’ve made in my life. Walking away from money on the table was not logical. The safe financial answer was to hunker down and enjoy the benefits of years of hard work. When I announced...
by mcgarveysan | Apr 14, 2019 | Hiking, PCT, Section B California, Thru-hikes
Noelle here: A couple days last week were super hard for me, as I contemplated quitting the trail. For the better part of one full day I could not get it out of my mind. My back aches. My shoulder aches. My Achilles heels ache. My calves ache. My stomach has rejected...
by mcgarveysan | Apr 11, 2019 | Hiking, PCT, Section B California, Thru-hikes
Rattlesnake sighting Once the snake had slithered into the brush we high tailed it through this area and put some distance between us and the rattler. After the rattle snake sighting I was on high alert for the rest of the afternoon looking for additional rattlers. It...
