Journey Day 24 | PCT Day 24

Lost in Southern California

5/10/85

Slight rain, high winds, wet our gear. Drying and eating breakfast. Soon to depart. Hiked up and down through trees, then more rocky parts of the San Bernardinos along Holcomb Creek, then down to Deep Creek. Saw a deer which looked back with equal curiosity. Ended up at a day-use area frequented by trashy fishermen. Crashed early.

First day back on 15-mile a day pace since the Big Bear City break. Keith’s energy seems to be wavering and he admitted some loneliness. I miss my Texas girlfriend too who’s been uncharacteristically nice on the phone.

The physical test seems to be over. Now the real test: Can we handle this thing in our minds?

Too much trash along the way! Our last two campsites were ruined by trash left by lazy, inconsiderate humans.