PCT Day 14, 26 May 2022 (Thursday)
"Zero"
Start Location: |
Big Bear Lake |
Destination: |
Big Bear Lake |
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PCT Miles Day 14: |
0 |
Cum PCT Miles: |
266.1 |
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Non-PCT Miles Day 14: |
0 |
Cum All Miles: |
283.2 |
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PCT Miles Remaining: |
2,386.5 |
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Elevation Gain Day 14: |
0 |
Cum Elevation Gain: |
48,042 |
Today Is what is called in long-distance hiking a zero day, a day were no miles are hiked on the official trail. It is a day to get things done, and to let the body rest. The good news is I actually got things done. My cell service is working again, after only nine short days—maybe there’s a lawsuit against Verizon in the future.
I also got new pockets for my convertible Columbia pants (not sure why they used such cheap mesh fabric for their pockets). Again, the trail provides here. Nearing the end of the trail yesterday there was a board with various local business cards up there, and one happened to be for a seamstress who will do fast work for hikers. She drove to the coin wash where I was doing laundry, picked up my pants, and then returned them about 1.5 hours later to my hotel. She was only going to charge me $10, but I gave her more.
Got a trail name yet?
ReplyDeleteNi, but maybe it should be apoptosis since my cell service was dead for over 9 days. Seriously, I think I’m biking somewhat faster than the people in my age group and somewhat slower than the people that are half my age. So, the people I’m around changes every day or two.
DeleteHow about Han? Since you are mostly solo
ReplyDeleteLoL, good one. But I think it has to be given on the trail. BTW, lots of other Hans out here, too.
DeleteDan, glad to see you made it through the PCT Desert section fine. Nice to have a day to recover before you head for the Serra section. The Forrester Pass will be a great milestone when you reach that section. Enjoy! Cousin Christopher
ReplyDeleteThanks Christopher. The Desert section has definitely been tough for those of starting in mid May. I've got one more long, dry stretch of six days to get to Kennedy Meadows South. Definitely looking forward to Forester Pass and all the Sierra.
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