Bushcamp to Tehachapi
23.5 miles
Sobo mile 2086.1
Total mileage 4738.7
I woke up just before 3am feeling primed to crush the miles between Tehachapi and me. By 3:30am I was hustling down the trail planning out my agenda for town.
By the time the sun had risen I’d hiked nearly half of the miles for the day. From here it would be easy switchbacks leading me down into the Mojave.
When I reached the road, I threw out my thumb and hoped for the best. Gimli joined me on the road shortly after I’d arrived, and ten minutes later we were both in a truck heading towards Tehachapi.
Our driver was nice enough, but his insincere smile and nervous chatter did little to cover the alcohol on his breath. At one point he asked us if we liked to get high…and I got the feeling he wasn’t talking about marijuana…
Anyways, despite the less than ideal driver, we made it safely into town. Gimli and I made a beeline for Red House BBQ. Paige and I ate here on our way north, and it had been incredible! I ordered the pulled chicken plate with a garden salad and sweet potatoes fries.
It was fantastic! An all around terrific meal shared with my new friend.
Satisfies, we headed next door to pickup some snacks from the Circle K. Gimli was getting back on trail, while I was staying the night. Emily, a hiker who was staying with the trail angel, Brenda, I’d coordinated with earlier to spend the night with picked me up. Brenda was kind enough to let Emily use her van while she was at work.
First we swung by the post office, where I grabbed the resupply box Paige had sent me. Thanks Paige! Next, we made a pit stop at Albertsons where I bought some sushi, a full rotisserie chicken, a dozen eggs and a plethora of other snacks to get me through the night. Finally we made our way back to Brenda’s house.
I spent the rest of the evening feasting on all sorts of crap while lounging in Brenda’s awesome movie theatre room!
It was a lazy evening spent fattening up and resting my legs.
Cheers!
Grats on making it out of the Sierras! Are you looking forward to regaining all that lost muscle/fat?
Thanks! And yes…it’ll be nice to get some meat back on my bones!
Congratulations on reaching Tehachapi. I have been enjoying you posts and adventures. I live in Palmdale and maintain section of the PCT between hwy 58 and mill creek summit. If you need any support this weekend let me know. Fred 661-510-4175.
Thanks Fred!
Happy trails. Looking good. Stay safe and well for there is light @ the end of the tunnel🙃
Lv u G
Congratulations Austin,
Not sure if you have thought of this, but what are we poor suckers going to read after you get to Mexico?
It has been an immense read sharing your adventures and sights. Part of my daily routine patiently waiting and reading your PCT progress.
I have family and friends in England reading your blog and marveling at all the sights.
So how many people have done this crazy ride, NOBO & SOBO? – surely you are among the elite.
Well done Austin and could you have done it without Paige?
Buenos Dias,
John
Howdy John,
Glad to hear you and your friends have been enjoying the adventure! At the end of November I’m heading to South America to do some backpacking in Patagonia. I’ll be blogging that, so you won’t have to wait too long for more adventure.
I’ll be the fourth person to yo-yo the PCT if I can finish up the last 450 miles. Should be done in two weeks!
I definitely wouldn’t had tried this without Paige. She’s been a huge support, and I only hiked north as quickly as I did to keep up with her!
Cheers!
Looking good Snacks. Best hope for good weather over the few remaining high spots. As fast as you are going, I think you can beat it.
Do I have this right? When you finish you will be only the fourth person to ever successfully YoYo in one calendar year?
Thanks Glide! Should be done in about two weeks! And yes, as far as I know I’ll be the 4th. Cheers!