June 10, 11 & 12, 2016
Miles: 0
We spent the last few days eating, researching and making our way to northern California.
A friend of Laurie’s and her boyfriend happened to be driving to San Francisco and gave us a lift from Andy’s parents’ home in L.A. Thanks Sara and Areio!
We then took BART to Laurie’s mom’s house in Oakland. Monday morning Laurie’s mom will shuttle us to Belden. Thanks Sue!
We really appreciate everyone’s help, comments and emails. We feel uplifted, encouraged and ready to hike again.
Next post will be from the trail!
Leaving L.A. in true L.A. fashion - flip flops, shorts and tees
Hangin out in overcast Solvang
Sara and Areio shutting two tired hikers to San Fran
Felt strange being on BART
SALAD!!
Andy and Laurie Hike 
So glad you guys are continuing on. Hope you get to flip back and finish the rest.
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Thanks Ian. We hope to finish sometime in August and return to the Sierras then.
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Andy & Laurie, glad to see you’re back on the trail, or close to it. We live in Portland so when you get up here, let me know if you need anything at Timberline Lodge or Cascade Locks. Glad to help. My wife and i are hiking McKenzie Pass to Cascade Locks, 165 miles, probably 2 weeks, we’re old and slow, in preparation for socal next April and May. We leave McKenzie Pass Tuesday Aug 9 but you will probably be past there by then.
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Thanks Bill! We may just take you up on your offer. We really appreciate your support. Happy hiking!!
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The climb out of Belden is thick with poison oak! Take care there.
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Thanks Chris. We appreciate the heads up
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I’m sure Sue is thrilled to see you.
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And we are thrilled to see her!
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Alright you two ! So happy to see that you are going to hit the trail again ! Missed your awesome pics and stories of your adventure . I ‘m a safety first person myself and so respect the choices made . Happy trails from all of us at mile 549 .
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Thanks Patti! We really appreciate your support ☺
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Looking forward to your posts from Belden and beyond! I think you made a good decision- those creek crossings are dangerous. It’s not worth the risk. Good luck and happy trails! 🙂
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Thanks Christa! We look forward to y’all catching us ☺
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