Thursday, July 16. Mid-60s and clear going up to low 70s.
Up at 7:00. On trail at 8:00.
Hiked through the Granite Chief Ski Area overlooking Lake Tahoe.
Tinker Knob ascent is as tough but great views.
Summited Tinker Knob at 11:50.
YouTube 360 View From Tinker Knob Plus
The trail to Donner Pass leads that way.
That last 5 miles was insanely rocky. My feet are mad!
Hiked through the Donner Ski Area.
Arrived at Donner Ski Ranch at 3:20. Free 40oz 8.5% beer for PCT hikers.
Ran into the tramily that I have not seen since before Yosemite! Made my day. They are taking a triple zero in Truckee.
Me, Yelnats, Infinity, Jacob, Bonk, Niaal, Chinchilla.
The road and parking lot were packed and there was a huge police presence. Apparently, they have been filming an episode of Mr. and Mrs. Smith for the last week here.
The bunk room was clean and comfortable. Room, shower, and laundry for $40.
Ate a ton of food and had quite a few adult beverages. There are a lot of hikers here this evening.
I’ll grab breakfast here at 8:00 tomorrow morning before hitting the trail. Just 2.5 more days to Sierra City where I will ship this damn Bear can home!
Day 84 Map – Mile 1140.7 Donner Ski Ranch
Technical Notes:
- Protein Shake (10oz): 330 cal, 19g carb, 13.5g fat, 36g 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
- Quest bar: 200 cal, 20g 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
- Egg rolls
- Pizza
- Triple layer chocolate cake
- Adult beverages
- Water liters: 4
- Miles: 14.3
- Time: 7:22
- Up: 2661
- Down: 3735
- Calories consumed: lots
- Calories burned: 2425
- iPhone battery used: 35%
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