Day Four April 10, 2012
Departed Sunrise Trailhead @ 8:00am
Arrived Four Miles passed Scissors crossing http://fms.ws/7YnGO/33.11389N/116.48212W @ 6:05pm
Arrived Four Miles passed Scissors crossing http://fms.ws/7YnGO/33.11389N/116.48212W @ 6:05pm
“This is really hard. I am having blister frustrations…I forgot the roll of tape. My feet are hurting and have a lot of blisters. Em's feet are hurting too. Yesterday when I got to the spot I wanted to stay at, there was no water so I had to hike six more miles. I think when I get to the Sierras there will be water. I don’t want to give up but right now I am having a miserable time. I would rather be crossing the ocean. I am gunna keep on going…I was thinking I would do push ups to keep my upper body in shape…there is no way I can do pushups I get done with the day and I am so exhausted...This is the hardest part of the trip because there is no water. The water I got yesterday was from a well that someone put there specifically for PCT hikers. The water I am getting today is from a cache that someone fills up two or three times a week for PCT hikers. Tomorrow I will try to do 23 miles which would put me in Warner Springs Thursday and I will take a rest day on Friday.” -Carl Richardson, Phone Call at 11:35am
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ReplyDeleteHey Carl! You are the most capable and experienced outdoorsman that I know (besides maybe Lustig ha) so I know all the hardships that your trip will throw at you, you will handle them in stride. Just keep in mind all your family and firends pulling for you and the reasons for undertaking this awesome journey and you'll have the mental aspect nailed. Keep the updates coming man and I'll score some waves for you untill you're back and we can get a Ralphs or Donuts sesh in! Love you bro!!
ReplyDeleteYOU CAN DO IT!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMuch love from your bearded friend.