7/26 – 8/14 -> Chester -> Ashland -> I made it out of Chester without getting norovirus, but the Park Fire was shaping up to be a much bigger concern than a stomach sickness. It was not near enough to trail to be a threat to my safety, but it was continuing to grow with…

7/11 – 7/26 -> Lake Tahoe -> Chester -> After a second day in Lake Tahoe, I left the hostel and made my way back to trail. One of my roommates at the hostel was an Uber driver who spends weekends in Tahoe during the summer to make some extra cash. He gave me a…

Mammoth Lakes -> Lake Tahoe 6/26 – 7/11 Being back home for two weeks was the best, especially for exciting circumstances. Jaden and Kylee’s wedding was perfect, and I soaked up the time with family and friends the whole week. We went to Frazier Park for Jaden’s bachelor party, spent time with some extended family…