Dave's feet as he enjoys the Sierras.
Dave called me tonight, Tuesday July 27th. He wanted to make sure I made it home all in one piece. Although I had a lot of driving, I've made it home feeling refreshed. Dave, on the other hand, is still not at his evening camping location (although by the time I post this he should be there!). He is overlooking Upper Gumboot Lake and is searching for a route down. Although the PCT Half Mile Map, California Section P, page 3, at approximately PCT mile 1531.3, shows a trail down to the lake, Dave says this trail is not visible. He figures it'll take him an hour to make his way down to the Lake. He's heading there because he'll need water for tomorrow's hike.
I've added the PCT Half Mile Map URL to the blog - located under the picture of Dave.
Our three hikers started out the day hiking together but Dave ended up hiking ahead and has not seen them since. Dave is a slower hiker than Zero and Fire Marshall, but he likes very short breaks. Once you start him up, he won't stop until he's done. He's like that with projects and hiking! As a slower hiker than Dave, his short breaks usually mean I don't get much of a break at all! Dave is hoping to camp with the guys tonight. He'll leave them a note to let them know he's heading for the lake. He said he'd also try and call them also but is unsure if they have cell service.
Ah, his SPOT just came in. He made it to the lake. Check out Google Maps:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=41.2097,-122.51485&ll=41.2097,-122.51485&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1
Dave had a very successful day hiking. If he keeps doing 23 miles a day, he'll be in Oregon before we know it! He has 5 more days of hiking before he gets to the next resupply location, Etna, at PCT mile 1606.5 - he may make it in 4 more days.
Trail Angel Jane
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