Since we had a big day ahead of us today we got up already at 5am and by 6am we were back on trail. There was no more thunderstorm and except for one curious deer we had a quiet night. Some hikers have already passed us early in the morning so I guess we weren’t…

When we got up at 5:30am all the firefighters were still asleep but at 6:00 they all got up and left within minutes. We weren’t that fast. By the time we packed all of our stuff it was almost 6:30am. Not too bad though. We planned on doing 24 miles today but also knew plans…

Today we also got up at 5:30am and left our tentsite by 6:20am. I got a good sleep but could have lasted longer (as always). The morning was rather slow, Stefi’s feet were still hurting so she was taking it easy. My shoulders were getting slightly better and Connie thanks god lighter. Just like yesterday…

Today we got up a bit earlier – 5:30am and left before 6:30am. Thankfully there were no more thunderstorms at night so we were safe. This week should be pretty rich in storms so fingers crossed nothing happens and moreover no big fires are caused by lightnings. Today we entered the Trinity Alps Wilderness that…

Today we got up at 5:45am and hiked out by 6:30am. The trail was supposed to be rather flat and the weather not too hot. Unfortunately our packs were still very heavy. That dinner from yesterday did not make much difference. Somehow I ddi not have much energy although I slept well so I took…

Like we agreed yesterday evening, at 7:30 me and Stefi were ready to go back on trail. Donna was so kind to give us a ride back. Ann will go with her to Etna this afternoon where she either gets more rest or continues. Her foot is still hurting so it is a little bit…

Today I could sleep a bit longer (read 7:30am) because we planned on doing a nero and hike out after lunch. First we called our families, took a quick shower and packed our stuff. Afterwards we went downtown to meet up with Ann for lunch. We took the car again so we would be faster.…

We got up after another rather warm and quiet night, packed our stuff and then it was time to get going because today we were headed to Mount Shasta for a nero. We were staying at a trail angel’s place that would also pick us up around 1pm. It was mostly downhill in a forest…

Today I already got up after 5am and by 6am me and Stefi were back on trail. Soon we would spot a deer with a bambi and even more deer throughout the day. It was nice to be in the forest most of the day since this was another hot day but I already started…

We woke up before 6am and by 6:30am we were already back on track. In the distance we could admire Mount Shasta together with the colorful sunrise. Soon after we left the ridge we entered a jungle. Most of the time the trail was not even visible and we were just trying to fight our…