After arriving in Sacramento we got to spend 3 days visiting with my parents (my mom and stepdad) and even see my siblings for a little bit. Our daughter Maddie also took time to travel up to hang out with us as well. The past few days have been filled with eating, gear repair, eating, sewing projects, eating, shopping and eating. This will be the last time we get to visit and see family in person until we are done with our trip. So we are cherishing these moments. We would have loved to have Max here as well, but it didn’t work out logistically. We tried to make up for it with some FaceTiming though!
We are almost done with the Sierra as we head into Northern California. Both Double Down and I are excited for what lies ahead as it is an area we have not seen before.
We can not tell you how supported we both feel with the numerous comments and “likes” on our posts. All of them continue to motivate us on this adventure so THANK YOU to all of you who follow along!
Here are some stats on our trip so far:
Miles – 1092.3
Elevation gain total – 193,899 ft (36.7 miles)
Elevation loss total – 189,255 ft (35.7 miles)
Zeros total – 32
Trail Angels (family and friends fall into this category) who have helped us – 19
Resupplies – 14
Bears – 1
We hope you continue to follow along and we will be getting posts out to you as quickly as we can, but most will be delayed. Link
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so happy you had the chance to spend time with the family . Great news on resupply and nourishment! You guys rock. So excited for you guys to see new territory in Northern Cali! Stay safe:)
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I just recently returned from road trip to Oregon…as I drove north and south I imagined you two out there on the trail! Have fun!
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Spending time with family is the best! …. and eating. Seeing Maddie, wonderful! ….and eating. Face timing with Max fantastic! ….and eating.
Getting supplies ready for the next part of your trip, awesome! ….and eating!!! Stay Safe! 🥰🥰
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Gotta ask, is Double Down a Pittsburgh Steeler Fan? In the one photo of her at the sewing machine, it looks as if she is wearing a Steelers’s t-shirt…
Enjoy what’s yet to come !!
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We are a Steeler fan family!!! We’ve been out to quite a few games over the years!!
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We loved getting to spend time with you!!!
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Always great to see u, and too short!!
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Looks like all had a great time visiting! How awesome for you to have that many family members there to visit with for a few days. Photos and blogging are exceptional, you both do an amazing job of sharing your daily adventures. If you get an opportunity you need to grab a Sierra Nevada summer fest which is their current seasonal or wild little thing which is a slightly sour ale. Both very tasty. If you ever travel towards South Carolina you will have to let me know and I will set up a sweet behind the scenes tour and lunch for us at the Sierra Nevada brewery in NC only 2 hours from where we live. One of the new benefits that comes with my new job! Stay safe and enjoy each day!
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Yes being with family was a lot of fun!! What’s your new job? You working with Sierra Nevada Brewing? I saw the wild little thing at the store but wasn’t sure about. Now I’ll have to give it a go. Hope you are doing well and I will definitely take you up on that tour if I get out that way.
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I am a district manager for southern glazers wine and spirits. We have a very large portfolio for wine, beer, and liquor. I will have to give you a call sometime once you are back from your great adventure and catch up and share more about my job with you. It has been a great move for me. I truly enjoyed my 25.5 years at Publix but needed a change. If you need wine, beer, or spirits suggestions just let me know and I can point you towards some incredible brands and products.
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A lot of hikers sort of hit a wall in Northern California. They’ve been out for months already and the scenery goes from the epic Sierra back to normal country with a lot of “green tunnels”. Don’t let it bring you down. There’s still lots of epic trail ahead! You sound motivated. I’m not too worried about you. Happy Trails!
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That’s what we have heard. Knowing about it hopefully will help us out. Thanks for the info great to get it from someone who has done this!!
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Family is fuel as good as food! Enjoy the next stretch!
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U r sooo right! Miss u all!!
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Not to be a downer here, but you guys don’t seem too concerned about wearing masks when you ‘come to town’.
A lot has changed since you started your journey.
I’m really jealous of your adventure (minus the mosquitos). It’s very relaxing to follow and helps my mind escape some of the pressures of life at this crazy awful time. I wish I was out there.
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We definitely have masks and are using them, along with following social distancing. We do not want to jeopardize our health or others. Many of the pictures you see without masks are when we are with family or with other hikers who we have been traveling with.
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