Semi-live PCT thru hike

[Anvilheadtexas]

Quick update. We are in Acton, CA … we completed the Wrightwood to Acton slog and crossed over the 400 mile marker in the process. The slog included high desert (snow) and low desert (extreme heat). This hike is not for Wimps. Todays hike into the Acton KOA (whete we and about 40 other hikers are staying) was rough.

Right out of Wrightwood we climbed Baden-Powell mountain thst took us to 9,200 feet. Uo too snow covered the trail. The climb was tough, but not as tough as the heat in the low desert today.

The other day we had a short road walk (trail is closed in an area due to endangered frogs?). A trail angels stopped and gave us donuts and a Bud Light. When a stranger hands you a cold beer known hot day….

Actin KOA is cool. Very hiker friendly. All our hiker friends are here. Was a great time tonight hanging out. Nothing crazy… beer, pizza and what not. People seemed to be a bit tired from the slog. The nice thing was the pool, it felt icy cold. Fellas, the desert is no joke HOT!

[Anvilheadtexas]

500 miles! We crossed the 500 mile mark yesterday!!

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[BTLowry]

Congrats on what you have done so far and safe travels ahead

[Gumbo Man]

Wow. 500 miles. That’s awesome. Congrats.

[Mtltx]

Awesome!!

[Anvilheadtexas]

Thank you. Now all we need to do is get through about 175 miles of stuff like this… and then into the Sierras.

[Paycheck]

What a trip!!! I would love to do a 5-mile hike in 5 days.

[JES]

Awesome trip so far, congrats on knocking out the first 500!

[Texas Grown]

Amazing!

[Olympic Recurve]

Awesome.. congrats and good luck with the rest the journey

[Anvilheadtexas]

We came off of the trail yesterday at a road crossing that lead to Tenachapi, CA. The last 3 days have been as hot as one would expect the Mojave Desert could be. That and windy (hence the windmills). The wind seems to at times push from all directions. The previous night we endured what I called 5 to 10 second hurricanes… every 60 seconds. Was not sure the tent would survive, but it did. Desert hiking is brutal. As we came off the trail, a man was sitting in the parking lot and offered us a Coke or Gatorade. I can not tell you how powerful it is for a stranger to hand you a cold drink upon exiting the desert. I am man enough to say it was emotional.

There is still hope for this world fellas. Once we got into Tenachapi we got caught up with the daily news. Horrible. But as I said, let’s not give up hope, there is a lot of good out there.

[hgiles]

Making great progress. You're not far from me if you stopped in Tehachapi. I'm in Bakersfield. Today's going to be a hot one!

[Anvilheadtexas]

Making great progress. You're not far from me if you stopped in Tehachapi. I'm in Bakersfield. Today's going to be a hot one!

We are taking a zero here in Tehachapi. Many hikers came in…. Hotel in town is loaded with hikers. We all have that look…the pool will be the place to be. We are contemplating by-passing a mile or two of Mojave when we get back on. We are heating to the town of Mojave now to get a mailbox. I made the mistake and had a box go to Mojave instead of Tehachapi.

[junkmanhunter]

Love following your post

Stay safe and good luck

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[Ouch]

Holy cow! How did I miss this?!?

Will be following, and I'll find you on IG. I was talking to someone the other day about how BA your AT thread was. Hard to believe that was 6 years ago!