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End of the Desert-Kennedy Meadows
Today, I reach the symbolic end of the desert at Kennedy Meadows. That’s got to be a joke. I saw cactus on the side of the trail as I was hiking this morning.
Tony Lombardi July 31, 2023 No Comments
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A Big Climb to Manter Creek
Manter Creek: The day started out with a big climb. I don’t even check anymore for the day’s elevation gain before hiking. I know I’m going up.
Tony Lombardi July 30, 2023 2 Comments
Hiking
Chimney Creek Camp
My target mileage for the day was 16 miles Right off the bat I had a 1,500 foot plus climb and then another 1,500 foot climb to get to Chimney Creek Camp.
Tony Lombardi July 29, 2023 No Comments
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Rejuvenated and Hiking the PCT
Rejuvenated and Hiking again: The trail angel who gave me a ride from the trailhead two days ago, is going to give me a ride back to the trailhead this morning.
Tony Lombardi July 28, 2023 No Comments
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A Zero Day in Ridgecrest
Today is a zero day in Ridgecrest, which means no hiking. The plan is to clean gear, sort everything out, rest and eat. Tomorrow, I go back to the trail.
Tony Lombardi July 27, 2023 No Comments
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Ridgecrest, California
I’m heading to Ridgecrest for a zero day. The distance from my current camp is only about 8 Miles to the road where I will try to get a hitchhike into town.
Tony Lombardi July 26, 2023 No Comments
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McIver’s Cabin & Spring
McIver’s Cabin & Spring: Today’s plan was to hike until afternoon, and then find a shady spot to rest during the hottest part of the day.
Tony Lombardi July 25, 2023 No Comments
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Hiking in the Desert – Once Again
I woke up at 4:40 AM. It was a mad scramble to close up camp and get back on the trail. Today, I’ll be hiking in the desert – once again.
Tony Lombardi July 24, 2023 No Comments
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More PCT Miles Today
More PCT Miles Today: I had 4 liters of water and a big climb right at the start. And as if that weren’t enough, another big climb came later in the morning.
Tony Lombardi July 23, 2023 No Comments
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A Long Rest at Miller Spring
I’m heading for a long rest at Miller Spring: My pack was super heavy with 4 liters of water, but I didn’t want to run out like I nearly did yesterday.
Tony Lombardi July 22, 2023 No Comments
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