Day 8: 3rd Gate Cache to Warner Springs
Steph got up early and headed out before our little crew (which consists of Steph, Will, Spic N Span, & Nyquil). We all met up around lunch time. We had a nice cool break under a big tree. But our focus was on getting to Warner Springs.
After lunch we saw the infamous 'Eagle Rock'. We then headed for Warner Springs and took another night off. Shared a room with the crew and Long Jon. We got a great pizza that would last us a few meals and some much needed athletic tape for Steph's feet. Ahh and later that night we soaked in the Warner Springs Hot Pool and let the magical healing powers of the spring water work magic on our feet.
Day 9: Warner Springs to 5 mi beyond
Another "Nero" day, Had to get out of Warner Springs, it was a bit addicting and spendy. Found a nice place by the stream and waited for NyQuil and Spic N Span. Lots of people stopped by for a visit: Ms. PotatoeHead, Laura & Yardsales, & the 3 Amigos.
Day 10: Stream Spot to Mike H's (10 Miles)
We only went 10 today, we were planning on more but a trail angel was having a Cinco DeMayo Party at his place and it was so inviting we decided to stay the night. We had chicken, ribs, black beans, tortillas, spanish soup. Lots of music--pretty much everyone who was near Mike's place stopped in so it was great to see everyone in one spot relaxing. He really opened up his home to all of us, took the say 'My home is Your home' to heart.
Day 11: Mike H's to Water Cashe near Anza (about 15 miles)
Today was about getting to water. We would have camped earlier but the last 5 was all uphill. 10 more miles to a good hot meal...we can't wait. We also got rained on in the night...haha and I thought we were in the desert.
Day 12: Anza Water Cache to Idyllwild 10+ Miles
The infamous Paradise Cafe was closed, no Jose Burger for us this year. The next 40 miles of the trail were closed so we got a ride into Idyllwild and split a cabin for the night. It was the crew again and Chick Magnet.
Watched some American Idol (SpicNSpan and NyQuil are big fans). Got a nice hot shower and rest in a bed...very nice...
Day 13: Zero Day in IdyllWild
Will & I took a Zero, decided to get these blisters fixed up once and for all. Spic N Span & NyQuil headed for Palm Springs to meet up with friends. The zero day went by pretty fast. After we ate a real early dinner we took a nap and woke up at 8 the next day--great way to spend a Zero...sleeping...
Day 14: Idyllwild to Fuller Ridge
We were suppose to hike Fuller Ridge this afternoon but Will got a little lost on the way down from San Janucinto Peak and it had gotten to cold to hike Fuller. There was lots of talk of snow and ice so we wanted to hit it at just the right time, somewhere between postholing and slipping on icy snow. We camped with narggles and Photon a mile up from Fuller, cold night only 18 degrees.
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