Day 82 – Mile 1106.3 to Mile 1123.2

Tuesday, July 14. Mid-50s and clear going up to low 70s. Chance of rain in the afternoon.

Up at 7:40. Dried my tent from the rain last night. Brad hiked by as I was finishing packing. We chatted a bit. He is pushing big miles and should be in Sierra City Saturday morning. One full day ahead of me. I may run into Margarita at Donner Ski Ranch. She gets back on trail today. On trail at 8:45.

Nice view of Dick’s Lake at .33 miles into the day.

Summited Dick’s Pass (9,400 feet) at 9:10. It’s mostly downhill the rest of the day. 

Stopped for water at Middle Velma Lake at 11:15. Possibly the last water for 10 miles, although I’ll be surprised if I don’t run into something after all the rain last night. I’m carrying 2 liters from here to be safe plus I’m cooking rice for lunch later on.

Had lunch at 1:00 and finished drying my tent.

Exited Desolation Wilderness at 3:25.

Made camp at 5:55 and 17.2 miles. No cell service. Two female hikers also camped here about the time I finished dinner and got into my tent at 7:30.

I’m using my USB-powered fan. It’s been humid and stagnant the last 2 days. I love this fan. It’s a lifesaver in the humid mid-Atlantic and coming in handy here in NorCal.

Feet are still hurting and I’m still struggling. Will see if this gets better by the weekend. I did not make my planned mileage yesterday (3 miles short) or today (1.5 miles short), but I should still get to Donner Ski Ranch on Thursday. I’ll get there for dinner instead of lunch.

Technical Notes:

• Quest birthday cake bar: 190 cal, 20g protein 
• Banana Chips (18p, 30g): 150 kcal, 20g carb, 8g fat, 1g protein
• Banana Chips (18p, 30g): 150 kcal, 20g carb, 8g fat, 1g protein
• Mango (3-4p, 30g): 100 kcal, 25g carb, 0g fat, 0g protein per 
• Mango (3-4p, 30g): 100 kcal, 25g carb, 0g fat, 0g protein per 
• Ben’s Rice Cold Soak: 250 kcal, 54g carb, 1g fat, 6g protein 
• Tuna: 90 kcal, 4-7g carb, 1g fat, 14-16g protein 
• Fritos 200
• Mango (3-4p, 30g): 100 kcal, 25g carb, 0g fat, 0g protein per 
• Mango (3-4p, 30g): 100 kcal, 25g carb, 0g fat, 0g protein per 
• Quest bar: 200 cal, 20g protein 
• Salami 220
• Jerky (2 oz): 140 kcal, 12g carb, 0g fat, 22g protein 
• Cup noodles Ramen Bistro Sichuan Chicken (8 oz water): 390 Kcal, 57g carb, 13g fat, 10g protein 
• Cup noodles Ramen Bistro Sichuan Chicken (8 oz water): 390 Kcal, 57g carb, 13g fat, 10g protein 
• Fritos 400
• Skittles (2.17oz): 250 kcal, 56g carb, 2.5 g fat, 0g protein 
• Water liters: 4
• Miles: 17.2
• Time: 9:09
• Up: 1775
• Down: 3763
• Calories consumed: 3420
• Calories burned: 2848
• iPhone battery used: 30%