Grandpa's Trek along the PCT Trail: 109.6 MILE MARKER

I was very happy to hear from dad tonight since he said it would be a couple days last I talked to him on Tuesday. He stated they have had some miserable cold and very windy weather and are glad to be down off the mountain now. They are spending the night in a motel in Warner Springs tonight (Fri 4/29) and looking forward to sleeping in a BED for a change, I'm sure. Dad loved his 3-hour soak in 102 degree temp hot springs today. He was talking to a friend before leaving on this hike and the friend's response to the 2,656 mile walk was "Wow, I guess life doesn't begin at 40". I will also attach dad's email tonight and we have some pictures now!! Yay!

"I will try to bring you up to date on the trip. I have hiked 109 miles and am in Warner Springs. The weather has been very bad the last two days; up to 70 mile per hour gusts. Glad we were on the side of the mountain where the wind was blowing us into the mountain rather than away. Lots of sheer drops and lots of very steep terrain. Trip has been good as far as the hike is concerned.

There is much to write about and so much more to see. On Sunday morning I got up at 1:30 in the morning to shower, I forgot my towel so had to use toilet tissue to dab myself dry, I thought it may be interesting to all to know it takes approx 31 feet to do the job!! We hiked to Mt laguna on sunday afternoon; a real climb and hot. Camped there and left early the next morning for the Sunrise Hwy crossing, arriving about 5:30. That was a water supply. Have had to carry up to 5 litres of water so the pack has been heavy, I think about 34 pounds with all the stuff. The next day was to Scissors Crossing about 18 miles about. About 10 miles out someone had set up portable showers and a snack bar - boy did that feel good. We got into scissors crossing about 5:30 and made camp. The next day we hiked almost 22 miles. There were terrible winds and very cold. Finally found a place to camp off trail. It was cold and windy and rained in the night so everything was wet this morning (Fri 4/29), Anyway we broke camp at 5:30 and headed on down the mountain, when we got to Barrel Springs there was some trail angels with hot coffee, toasted bagels and fresh fruit. What a treat that was!! We were there about 45 minutes then continued on to Warner Springs. There is a hot springs there and that was very nice for some tired bones. Had a good supper at the local cafe so will probably head out tomorrow am sometime. We have to resupply here. The snow is very bad in the mountains so may have to detour around some of the bad spots. All is well and have had no trouble with the feet. Know that the hide glide that I have been using is the reason. I use it every morning, I will try and send some pictures. will let this be all foe now. Love you all Dad"