First Footsteps on the CDT
We are driving through Arkansas, Texas and New Mexico! Well Dale and Felix do all the work, I am just happily sitting in the back of the van, looking at the landscape go by.
America!
Alright, guess I have seen enough of Chicago!
I keep stopping and staring at these skyscrapers in disbelieve. I am a bit intimidated by all this here. This city is to me somewhat surreal.
My New Ice Axe Skills!
Decision made! I will do this “ice axe, crampons and self arresting” course in order to prepare for my next thru hike!! I am all set, the plane to Inverness, Scotland, leaves in 7 hours. So I better get some sleeping done.
What Helps To Prevent Blisters?
Well, isn’t this one of the big questions for every hiker, let alone long distance hiker!?
Back From The Underground
Well Hello Again!
How have you all been doing since we last heard from each other?
I am doing fine, life goes on I guess.
But oh dear, I realize how little I have done/achieved since I am back.
Around The Smoke
I knew Felix would come up with a brilliant plan (because he is Felix).
And sure enough, while we all sit and have breakfast he says:
Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway
We make it into the little village Trout Lake with no problem. A trail angel living here seems to enjoy shuttling hikers from and to the trail head!
Where The Trees Have Beards
So I am having breakfast with Cowboy at the Fishlake Resort.
“I am going to get a ride up to Crater Lake”, he says. “I have blisters and am done hiking for now”.