Hello Everyone, Well, I am still in Reno and was suppose to start back on my trek tomorrow but may end up staying for one more day. I attempted to buy all my food staples today and was unable to find several of them that were sold out. I may not be near any stores …
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Oregon Day 9
Hello Everyone, Well, I made it to Reno today and Camp 9, which is Mindee's nice, Monet and her husband Eric's, home. I will be staying here for two nights so I can pick up additional food and supplies tomorrow. It will hopefully give me a little rest too, especially my feet. Today I trekked …
Oregon Day 8
Hello Everyone, Tonight I am camped on the lawn at the Washoe County Fire Station 31, which is about 20 miles south of Reno. I was very fortunate today to find this fire station and the great captain that works here. Earlier I had stopped about four miles north of the station because my feet …
Oregon Day 7
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, …
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 …