Day 23: 30 miler!
30 miles. In the middle of deep sleep I was woken at 4am by the sounds of a bugling bulk
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 22 Mt Taylor
22.9 miles It would be a late start for me today as I had to mail off my resupply to
Day 21 Grants Zero
0 miles Taking a zero in Grants was just what my body needed. To rest the legs and feet has
Day 20 On to Grants
26.1 miles I will be brief today. The entire way into Grants was 22 miles walking on Hwy 117 into
Day 19 La Ventana Arch
With around 12 miles left to complete before getting out to Hwy 117 I was up early and on the
Day 18 Start of the Trudge
22 miles The the only joy in today was a late start and cooked breakfast back at the gathering place.
Day 17 Pie Town
14.1 miles Hiking today was as routine as it gets. Hike 14 miles on dirt roads into Pie Town. It
Day 16 Davilla Ranch CDT Hiker Rest
16.1 miles The temptation of Divalla Ranch was too much to ignore. I’d so many good stories a out this
Day 15 Marathon
26.1 miles Completely a marathon distance with a pack on and dodgey ankle was unthinkable at the start if the
Day 14
24.5 miles Today was really uneventful, mostly road walking on tired legs and a sore ankle. This was the start
Mick Beckers 