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
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.
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
Day 51: Ground Hog Day
Mile 957.3 to mile 982.3 (25 miles, 40.2 km) There wasn’t a lot going on today. It was more of
Day 50: Tuolumne Meadows
Mile 933.0 to Spiller Creek mile 957.3 (24.3 miles, 39.1km) What a way to start the day. Perfectly flat for
Day 49: Donohue Pass
Mile 906.6 to mile 933.0 (26.4 miles, 42.5km) After a delicious and healthy breakfast of fruit salad, yogurt, bakery pastry
Day 47: On a Mission – Red Meadows (Mammoth Lakes)
Mile 880.6 to 906.6 miles (26 miles, 41.8km) I set myself a challenge today to do a marathon and get
Day 48: Mammoth Lakes Zero
Miles: 0 My motel room has a bath and I soaked for a long time last night. It feels like
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