Alright, so I’ve completed my month-long section hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. I’ve made it with Spoon to Tehachapi, CA and to the house of Randy and Julie Martin who I know from my seminary. Randy is a PCA pastor who has taught as a visiting professor at Sangre de Cristo seminary. So …
Well yesterday was one of the harder hikes I’ve done. It was only 19 miles, but the last 10 were in extreme desert sun and heat. I put sunscreen on four times and drank most of the water I was carrying. What was left of the water was at least 90F and complete with floaties …
Well, a lot has happened since I last posted. Though we’ve hiked many miles, the total is deceptive. There has been two sections of “burn zone bans” and another endangered species closure. So we’ve had to skip over these sections this year. At Big Bear the hostel was full and so we stayed at the …
Before I recount the last few days hiking, I want to mention a story of our British comrades. Spoon and I were hiking during the end of a long day, and we had met a young British couple. Thinking the next campsite was small and one of the only spots around, we moved on to …
Spoon and I made it in 4 days from Julian to Idyllwild. And boy did I stink when I got here. We did days of 18, 19, 23, and 14 miles on the way. The first, from Scissors Crossing was the hottest through open dessert. The “gate 3” water cache was critical to our success. …
Back on a trail. My friend from the AT, Spoon and I are back at it on the PCT. I won’t be thru hiking this time, but rather am out for wherever 6 weeks takes me. I had a great weekend in San Diego presenting my ministry at a church there. I was greatly blessed …
