Some of the hardest things about this trail have been dealing with water. How many liters to carry and at what points. Our data book is three years out of date and since we're late starters the latest water reports may not be as advertised. So we get to a stretch that could be 24 miles with no water... I like a goopd backpacker load up all 4 liters and set off, i drink as little as possible to save for dinner, cleanign and breakfast the next day. Low and behold we get to where wanted to camp and some wonderful trail angel has set up a 400 gallon water tank. fact. I take account of my water in my pack, 3 1/2 liters. Are you kidding me, i just lugged around and extra 8 lbs all day for no reason. I could have gotten away with a liter of water and alot less achey muscles.
We made it to Warner Springs early on Day 5, for a good and much needed rest. This is my first time on the actual internet. We have completely underestimated the difficulty of this trail, but at the same time we havnt backed down from our distance and timing goals. As brandon says, we've "manned up"
I need to be more vocal in my outdoor instincts that i've developed over a lifetime, so of the things that come second nature to me out here, dont nessasarily do the same for my hiking buddy. Its a learning experience. I'm sure he'll be an expert in no time.
The pain continues, but its getting less and less. The wind has been kicking our butts on these mountain ridges. It breaks the monotomy of the hot sun, but the sound is deafening and it pushes you out of stepping rythym. And speaking of the southern california sun, its bad. I liken it to the mitch hedberg quote of playing tennis with a wall...
Favorite Brandon Quote: "Wind Sucks"
Worst Meal: Garlic chees shells w/ tuna. gross.
Song stuck in my head yesterday: Ludacris, Whats Yo' Fantasy
The Good: Water Caches
The Bad: The Sun
The Ugly: Sand... everywhere
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