Thursday, May 28, 2026. Cloudy, foggy, 35 going up to 55 and windy. Chance of rain.
Up at 6:40. It was COLD last night. And wet. Just above freezing.
Cold windy wet morning. Temps around 38 until we descend below cloud layer later in the morning.
We crossed the 500 mile mark!
Descended below clouds and into sun at 10:40 and 9.5 miles. That sun feels soooooo good!
Took a break at 11:00 and 10.3 miles to dry our gear out and eat lunch.
The last 5 miles into Hiker Town was frustrating. We could have gotten off trail and road walked and cut off 3 miles.
We arrived at Hiker Town 3:30. It was very cold, heavy overcast, and crazy windy. It’s going to rain in the next few hours. There is no shelter at Hiker Town. It’s like an old movie set with fake facades. Just tenting and a few exposed gazebos. I put on all my layers to stay warm. We had to wait about 90 minutes for a ride to the Neenach Cafe & Market about 8 miles away.
The market has mediocre resupply options, but I got enough to make it to Tehachapi. The grill is great! I had an awesome double cheeseburger, a sandwich, and fries, and many beers.
I was dreading pitching a tent at Hiker Town with this wind and cold and rain. Brad and I scored a “room” behind the market. It’s not much, but out of the elements and warm. It’s basically an upgraded garden shed.
Got my resupply all packed up. Confirmed my meds are getting refilled. Started working on resupply planning for the next 4 stops on trail.
In bed at 9:30. Very thankful to be indoors tonight!
Technical Notes:
- Banana Chips (18p, 30g): 150 kcal, 20g carb, 8g fat, 1g protein
- Banana Chips (18p, 30g): 150 kcal, 20g carb, 8g fat, 1g protein
- Skittles (2.17oz): 250 kcal, 56g carb, 2.5g fat, 0g protein
- Banana Chips (18p, 30g): 150 kcal, 20g carb, 8g fat, 1g protein
- Tortilla: 140 kcal, 24g carb, 3g fat, 4g protein
- Tuna: 90 kcal, 4-7g carb, 1g fat, 14-16g protein
- Skittles (2.17oz): 250 kcal, 56g carb, 2.5g fat, 0g protein
- Double cheeseburger e bacon
- Large fries
- Ham sandwich
- Doritos – entire bag
- 6 beers
- Water liters: 2
- Miles: 20.1
- Time: 8:42
- Up: 3081
- Down: 5230
- Calories consumed: lots
- Calories burned: 2200
- iPhone battery used: 30%
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