by mcgarveysan | May 10, 2019 | Grief, Hiking, PCT, Section C California, Thru-hikes
Noelle here: Steve does a great job of writing daily. Me not so much, as I seem to cover more of the major events on my mind through out the week. One of my recent highlights surrounded the grieving of our good, best friend, Buddy. Oh how I miss his tiny little face,... 
by mcgarveysan | May 9, 2019 | Hiking, PCT, Section C California, Thru-hikes
Miles today: 14.1 Trail miles: 318 Elevation: 3280 Spinning on the turntable: Keane: Hopes and fears PCT marker Today was a busy day! We headed to Deep creek hot springs (clothing optional) and made it in time for a few hours of early morning soaking before it was too... 
by mcgarveysan | May 8, 2019 | Hiking, PCT, Section C California, Thru-hikes
Miles today: 13.9 Trail miles: 303.9 Elevation: 4007 Spinning on the turntable: U2: Slane Castle The priority topic today is hitting 300 miles! It’s hard to believe that we’re at 300 miles! We both slept terribly last night, so this was a nice bonus to a... 
by mcgarveysan | May 7, 2019 | Hiking, PCT, Section C California, Thru-hikes
Miles today: 13.3 Trail miles: 289.9 Elevation: 6067 Spinning on the turntable: Yo-Yo Ma: The Essential This morning we passed a young man around 8:30 as he was breaking down his tent. We waved, he waved back, and we continued down the trail. I wish I had stopped and... 
by mcgarveysan | May 6, 2019 | Hiking, PCT, Section C California, Thru-hikes
Miles today: 10.5 Trail miles: 276.7 Elevation: 7732 Spinning on the turntable: Bleachers: Strange Desire Big Bear lake was a dud for me. Too much walking between stores and our motel. Food prices (prepared) were crazy high and the quality was so-so. This has been my... 
by mcgarveysan | May 6, 2019 | Hiking, PCT, Section C California, Thru-hikes
Noelle here: We did a pretty quick ten miles down to the highway and then got a ride into Big Bear! Went to the Post Office for our resupply and while we loaded goodies into our backpacks, my Dad called. It was the first reception we’d had in a...