Monthly Archives: July 2014

Some New Friends

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I thought I was the one giving Smitty advice. As we hiked together for a bit he told of loving his work in manufacturing, but needing to get away from the inflexibility and the precision of his work. He viewed … Continue reading

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Sierra Buttes

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I dropped Cindy and Charissa off about ten miles north of Sierra City to hike the Sierra Buttes section the easy way, mostly downhill. I returned to the trailhead near Sierra City in order to hike north, up an infamous … Continue reading

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Collapsing Tent Poles

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The morning started off great at the Forest Service campground. After a day of easy hiking, with another easy hike ahead, Cindy slept soundly and peacefully throughout the night. A dog from the neighboring campsite came visiting, which perked Cindy … Continue reading

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Trail Angel Supreme

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I did not think Cindy would remember their names; she struggled to remember names of the people we met during our American Discovery Trail hike even during the journey. Yet as we drove to the home of Carlos and Mariana … Continue reading

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Town Stops and Breaking In

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We keep coming back to South Lake Tahoe in these early goings, picking up a new walking stick here, a cooler for apples and hard-boiled eggs there. In the process we’ve stayed at three different hotels. Hotels and town stops … Continue reading

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