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Cold Drink from the Police &Lunch Break at McDonald’s

The fire detour happened to pass the small town of Little Rock within a mile. Among others there was a McDonald’s,so would have a perfect place for a long lunch break to sit out the heat. We left camp early at 6:40 a.m. to get there before the heat would become unbearable. The road [...]

Sheep Fire Detour

This was the first stay at a hotel so far where we did not take a zero day,but returned to the trail on the next day instead. I had set my alarm clock for an early wake up before 6 a.m. to have enough time for shaving,a shower,a relaxed breakfast and packing [...]

Blisters,Snakes and a Short DayBlisters,Snakes and a Short Day

Yesterday’s exertion took its toll. After getting up late at 9 a.m. and taking a hot shower at the campground,I tended to my feet which had developed serious blisters after the hike out of Hauser Canyon last night. Especially my left foot was hit hard:A huge blister had formed at the ball of [...]