Hello Everyone, Well, I made it to Carson City and I am laying on my king size bed at the Carson Station Hotel Casino. It's not my comfy tent, sleeping bag and pad, but it will do. Actually, I wish I had not stayed here tonight because I am liking it. Air conditioning, hot shower, …
Author: tafstek
Oregon Day 6
Hello Everyone, I made it through Gardnerville and Minden and camped about two miles north of Minden, and twelve miles from Carson City. My spot tonight is probably my least favorite of the trek because I found myself in the usual position of looking for a place too late in the afternoon and taking whatever …
Oregon Day 5
Hello Everyone, First I want to let you know that last night's blog was written in a super hurry because I was running out of power in my iPad. I had no time to even give it a quick look over because I only had 6% power left and I wasn't sure if I could …
Oregon Day 4
Hello Everyone, Well, I had an interesting day, not that everyday isn't, just different. I made it to Topaz Lake, about one mile from the Nevada border. I trekked about 17 miles today and felt like I was rhythm. Unfortunately I still have pain from the plantar fasciitis, which becomes more painful and noticeable at …
Oregon Day 3
Hello Everyone, I am laying in my tent as usual writing my blog but can't send it out tonight since there is no service. Hopefully I'll find a spot tomorrow to send it out late, and then will update for tomorrow too. I made it 15.63 miles today and I am camped at the USFS …
Oregon Day 2
Hello Everyone, Well, here I am again laying in my tent sending you this email. I am approximately 11 miles north of Bridgeport, camped next to 395 and Swauger Creek, near Mack Canyon. I tried to start early today but did want to get up since it was about 50 degrees. I also haven't gotten …
Oregon Day 1
Hello Everyone, As I started my blogs before, I am laying in my tent, just south of Bridgeport, writing this blog. I trekked about 12 miles today in about five hours. And as I mentioned before, the time really doesn't matter. I decided to continue my trek from where I had stopped my original trek …
June Lake Day 24
Hello Everyone, I guess you could call this my last night of my trek. Yes, I made it to June Lake, finishing the 24th day of my trek, Sunday, May 4. Wow, what an experience and an adventure! I finished the last leg, 12.71 miles, in 4 hours and 17 minutes, but that include a …
June Lake Day 23
Hello Everyone, Tonight is my last night in my tent for this trek. I am laying in my old faithful down sleeping bag, which I have had for almost forty years, sending you an update on my trek, day 23, Saturday, May 3. It's been a good bag, but I am a little tired of …
June Lake Day 22
Hello Everyone, Tonight I am back in my tent again sending you an update on my trek, day 22, Friday, May 2. I had a challenging day today and trekked 12.36 miles, and now over 319 miles since I started. I am camped in a pretty unusual camp spot. Well, lots have been unusually, so …
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