Change of plans due to cost and opportunity, Rob and Ken make tracks. Tracks that lead them to a zero at home drop-and-swap equipment as we prepare to head into the longest, hottest, driest portion of the PCT in the desert.
Up early from a dry camp, Ken and Rob continue their decent to lower elevations. Water, always important, continues to get more of our attention. The views to the north and west open up as we leave more and more of the forest behind.
The environments start to change as we begin losing some of that hard earned elevation. Poodle Dog Bush, an ‘unfriendly to humans’ plant, becomes more prevalent and the temperatures begin to climb.
After a great nights sleep at Cooper Canyon Camp, we head deeper into the woods. Trail realities continue to challenge us. However, we cross the 400 miles marker!
After enjoying the hiker friendly town of Wrightwood, Rob and Ken are back to the trail. However, hiking plans on the PCT are never as firm as they seem when their being made.
This day had it’s ups and … ups. With packs laden with extra water due to uncertain availability, Rob and Ken make their way up from Cajon Pass towards Wrightwood.
