Photos from the PCT

Here is the cake and a photo of the hiker buddies
who surprised me on my birthday.

This is a photo of Mt. Baden-Powell, the 9,245 ft.
mountain I climbed over at mile 378. I did not go
to the summit to see the monument. I did however, walk in the snow. It was beautiful.

DAYs 31 & 32. Mon.,May 26, Tues., May 27: ZERO Days with Shirley

After an hour or so delay in Denver, Shirley arrived at Hikertown on Monday around 4:30pm. It was really wonderful to see her. I introduced her to Richard Skaggs and Mrs. Anderson happened to be there also. She is the trail angel who fixed me pancakes and where I spent a couple of hours resting back at mile 478.

Shirley also got to see some of the hikers she met at the kick-off in April. Then we drove to Tehachapi, CA and stayed at the Best Western off of Highway 58. Shirley plans to stay out here for several weeks to support me along the way. This will allow me to hike the miles carrying fewer days of supplies.

I'll be slack packing on Wednesday and Shirley will be meeting me at the end of the day. Should be great!

Keep hiking,

Greybeard

DAY 30, Sun.,May 25. 18.4-mi.day: TOTAL 518.4

Climbed up a beautiful mountain up and over 5,700 feet. The trail was pleasant all the way with an easy descent down to a small pond which was not suitable for water. I crossed a road and hiked around the perimeter of a sportsman shooting club. This section was not pleasant due to unnecessary ups and downs because of private property restrictions in the area.

I arrived at Hikertown, on Highway 138 around 1pm. This facility is owned by Richard Scaggs. Mr. Scaggs takes an active part in caring for the hikers when he is in town, but the leaves the overall operations to Bob. They are A-No.1 troops. They provided what we needed most - a night's rest and good food, particular Mr. Scagg's Belgium Waffles. I told him that he is the first person I've ever met, outside my family, who likes a mixture of peanut butter and butter to put on the waffles. It was like being at home.

Hikertown is like being on a movie set with no cameras. What a unique place.

Shirley will be here tomorrow.

Keep hiking,

Greybeard