Contents: McIvers Spring - Jenkins/Owens Saddle (16.9 miles)
Today was an awesome day! We slept in a bit and then had a leisurely 8 mile stumble to Walker Pass. The terrain was fast. We made our way through a large burn area before descending gradual switchbacks to the campground. At the campground, we not only found Nips and Wildflower's friend Jarette, but we also found trial magic provided by Meadow Ed, a very well known trail angel. It was fantastic! Throughout the week, I'd slowly eaten off of the snacks I'd allocated for today with the exception of my trail mix which I was planning to save for this afternoon. Unfortunately, hunger set in early and Snausage came across me around 9 AM sprawled next to the trail with an empty bag of trail mix. Oops!
Anyways, the awesome trail magic saved the day and tided me over until Nips and Wildflowers' amazing friends, Phyllis and Bill, showed up a little before noon. They were absolutely wonderful. Bill hiked the PCT back in 2001 while Phyllis followed along in an RV as his support crew, and they knew just what we needed. They made us a huge salmon salad with craisens and walnuts and Frito croutons. What a great idea! They also brought cobblers, bagels, cream cheese, fresh fruit, 48 snickers bars, Butterfinger Pretzels (so good!), tons of drinks, TP, and so much more. These people were really special and had driven 3.5 hours just to have lunch with us.
The rest of the hike was great. I mostly walked with Nips, Wildflower, and our honorary team member Jarette. This hiking was gorgeous. It really feels like we're on the crest now. We've camped at the saddle between Owens and Jenkins Peaks. We have the sunset to the west and the lights of Ridgecrest to the east. Lots of shooting stars too. Life is good!
Bigger miles tomorrow.....have a good night!
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