Good Day ~

I wanted to take a moment to get an update together after spending several days in Independence/Bishop, CA.  

While I was descending Forrester Pass(13,100 ft. & highest point on the PCT) I sustained an injury to my neck that left me in agonizing pain.  After waking up 3 miles north of Forrester Pass, I completed a 13 mile side trail hike up and over Kersarge Pass with my broken pack(hip belt) to get into town late on June 9th.  

After spending a few days, I finally decided to make a trip to the local hospital to get an x-ray on my neck to make sure this was just a muscular injury with no additional problems – and that’s exactly the news I received.  

Luckily, while I’ve been in town, several familiar ‘hiker-trash’ faces have popped in and out of town – providing support and help however they could. The other wonderful thing I am looking forward to is a visit from Glen. She will arrive in one day and spend another 2 days with me.  

Because of my time here, I am reminded of my A.T. Thru-Hike and how extended time off-trail leaves you feeling antsy/anxious – ready to be back on-trail continuing the forward progress I set out to do.  However, this is also a good reminder to take care of the body and mind so that I can make it through this entire trip one step at a time. 

I am sincerely looking forward to continuing my hike, getting back into the High Sierra’s and walking through some of the most amazing areas I’ve ever been. 

Thank you all for your continued love and support – let’s pull together and help spread the word and continue to help raising awareness and financial aid for A.L.S. And Hike for Mental Health!