Day 60: Squaw Valley Ski Area
Mile 1112.6 to 1140.9 (28 miles, 45km) The mozzies were out in force again this morning. I was thinking it
Author: mickbeckers
G'day my name is Mick.
I have a love for all things outdoors, particularly ultra long distance hiking. I've completed the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand, the Pacific Crest Trail in the US and many, many tracks and trails at home in Australia. Day to day I'm a forest firefighter and have the opportunity to work internationally. Much to the annoyance of my neighbours I also have 20 years under my belt as a drummer for several bands.
Day 59: Gorgeous but Brutal
Mile 1090.1 to mile 1112.6 (22.5 miles, 36.2 km) It’s my birthday today. No big fuss. It’s just another day
Day 58: South Lake Tahoe Zero 2
Miles: 0 Another relaxing day. Mei has really looked after me at the motel making it feel like home. Such
Day 57: South Lake Tahoe Zero 1
Miles: 0 An awesome zero day in South Lake Tahoe. I had a great sleep in a comfy bed and
Day 56: South Lake Tahoe
Mile 1079.3 to Hwy 50 mile 1090.1 (10.8 miles, 17.4 km) It was cold this morning but that is what
Day 55: Into Northern California
Mile 1053.2 to Upper Truckee Creek mile 1079.3 (26.1 miles, 42km) Another great day overall. I made to within 10
Photo Essay: Flowers
A couple of the Orbost SC 9/10 Outdoor Ed Class asked for some more photos of the local flowers. This
Day 54: Eagle Creek
Mile 1027.3 to mile 1053.2 (25.9 miles, 41.7km) Fairly cruisey day today. The terrain was undulating all day. A few
Day 53: The Trail Provides
Mile 1006.8 to 1027.3 (20.5 miles, 33 km) I camped up high last night in a small grove of trees
Day 52: It is Official…
Mile 982.3 to mile 1006.8 (24.5 miles, 39.4 km) ….Sierra mozzies are a worse annoyance that NZ sand flies. They
Mick Beckers 