Hanging Out in Etna And More

The only Motel in Etna has no vacancy. It is the 4th of July weekend.

Great.

We could of course camp in the park, but we both are ready for a bed and a proper shower.

Read more

A Little Bit More!

The times are very emotional. After a high which lasted for almost three months, I need to try to control my emotions.

Felix and Andy tell me that they have now both decided to stop hiking, at least for the moment, as there is just too much snow out here still.

Read more

Woods and Snow!

My trail family and I seem to have come to the conclusion and general agreement, that there is really no reason to rush at the moment. The slower we hike, the more time does the snow have to melt.

Read more

Storm Approaching

My Therma Rest Neo Air X lite sleeping mattress is a great piece of gear. I am very happy with it, as it is soft, lightweight and I sleep surprisingly well on it.

But it can get holes.

Read more

Thirst and Wind

I am so very thirsty!! Big time thirsty!!

I know, in my last post I happily stated that we were so lucky this year and have plenty of water. But one has only plenty of water if one is smart enough to thoroughly plan ahead!

Read more

California!

California! 

The last good-byes are said, tears are shed. It will be a while until I see my mum, family, and friends again. Oh dear.

The flight goes smooth though, I only just have to nearly almost throw up once.

Read more

Too scared to hike the PCT?

.

„Are you going alone?“

„Yes.“

„But are you not scared?”

“There will be other people on the trail!”

“But what about bears?”

Read more

Twofold Troubles

.

Well.

Initially, I wanted to write about my feet today.

As I seem to have a problem with them. Even before I start in Campo.

Read more