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Post by rebeccad on Jul 6, 2024 7:00:09 GMT -8
Great TR, Westy! I’m watching with interest as this is a possible stretch for me to do next summer (not thrilled by the blowdowns, but every stretch of the trail has some issues). cweston, I’d forgotten I’d shared that. Libraries are also good for a clean bathroom in need.
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Westy
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Post by Westy on Jul 7, 2024 5:55:05 GMT -8
High Apple Pie in the Sky Hopes When I came off trail for resupply, had been feeling a slight tenderness in my right posterior tendon. Rested and returned to trail. Next section, c. 100 mi. to Dunsmuir, CA. Back on trail, the tenderness regressed to a limp. Foot issues decline on trail. Suspended the hike. Returned to Salt Lake for proper diagnosis and an accelerated recovery strategy. Travel was a new challenge, made the best of an extended stay, camped in the Etna City Park. Before: Happy Place! After: Diagnosis-Achilles Tendinopathy, Recovery 6-12 weeks
Props to Tommy, Kimmy and Naomi - Forks of Salmon, CA. Scored a ride back to town with them. Returned to Etna just in time for the Trails End Music Festival...how appropriate! All lodging accommodations booked! Camped in the park. PCT hiker arrivals at Etna City Park - More tales of the trail! Dan the Bartender hails from Santa Cruz, CA. Enjoys the small-town life of Etna, CA. I enjoyed three Manhattans! Had a long talk with homeless veteran Geoff. He has a bicycle w/trailer and travels with his cat. On his way to the VA in Sacramento. Beacon, a Dutchman from Curacao. Retired after serving 35 years in the Dutch Marines. Great conversationalist with a worldly perspective. The Granite State delegation...schoolteachers Philosopher and Feather from North Conway, NH. Shown here sorting out their resupply. To the rescue! Trail Angel Mother Hen offered me a ride to Medford, OR Airport, 170 mi. round-trip. This gift of kindness allowed me to book the last available seat to Salt Lake City, before the 4th of July! TOSH-The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital rocks. Within an hour... had diagnosis, scrip for steroids, PT referral and a boot fitting with Josh![](https://i.ibb.co/pxGv3P1/175.jpg) Thank my lucky stars. Hunter Stuercke, PT, DPT - Colorado native, Plymouth State Ski Team, graduated from Boston University and works two days a week with US Ski & Snowboard, Park City, UT. Five (5) more PT appointments scheduled. Objective: Back on trail by mid-August.
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Post by rebeccad on Jul 7, 2024 6:30:11 GMT -8
Damn, Westy, I’m sorry to hear that!
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Post by Westy on Jul 7, 2024 9:32:13 GMT -8
Thanks, rebeccad Hoping to salvage the season. Diligently performing all tasks assigned. A big bummer magnified if the season is lost. On the upside. learned a lot, had fun while it lasted and met an abundance of interesting people.
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Post by Westy on Jul 15, 2024 4:59:47 GMT -8
Armchair Update: Still on the mend. Prognosis is very good. Executing PT regimen faithfully. Have been following the Shelly Fire in the Marble Mountain Wilderness and the impact on PCT hikers and townies in the Scott Valley. 3% Contained, 14,965 Acres, started 07/03/2024 1:35 PM Cause: Under Investigation Personnel: 3,024, 20 Helicopters, 230 Engines, 58 dozers, 56 water tenders, 86 crews Photo: July 13th -Shelly Fire, near Etna (pop. 700) Town Park. When you hike our long trails, you begin to appreciate the Americana of these often-small trail town communities. You become especially appreciative of the courtesy, acts of kindness shown to you by the locals. Sometimes you are lucky enough to meet an old-timer and listen to stories of the past. My objective of rehab and return to the trail is so inconsequential compared to the feeling of helplessness to this dire situation.
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Post by absarokanaut on Jul 15, 2024 5:54:30 GMT -8
Are you and CW brothers from other mothers?
I have section hiked the Colorado Trail and done some sections on the CDT and AT but NOTHING like this. Hope all goes well.
While the Celtics have been my favorite team in sports since I played High School Basketball just across the Merrimack from your Nu Hampshuh I love the sox however much I was disappointed with all the paler guys not choosing solidarity with their darker teammates and also going anti-vax. We are in the wild card race! In Lexington now and hope to catch a game at Fenway before returning West in a few weeks.
Keep your stick on the ice out there Westy!
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Post by Westy on Jul 15, 2024 8:53:49 GMT -8
absarokanaut My regards to Captain Parker! Wicked homesick at present. Watching every Red Sox game till I'm back on trail. Hope you make it to Fenway! Schilling is an outcast and chose not to attend the Tim Wakefield memorial game because he leaked Wakefield's illness when Wake wanted it private. Cheers!
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Post by Westy on Aug 25, 2024 13:04:12 GMT -8
The Tahoe Blues - Trouble ahead, Trouble behind, Came around the bend and knew it was the end! Seasonal comeback on Pacific Crest Trail thwarted by tendonitis...again. Quest for the Crown delayed. Committed to a comeback next year! Salt Lake City Amtrak Station- Young Amish man east bound to Lancaster, PA. Spent the summer as a ranch hand near Pinedale, WY. Lunch at the Sunnyside, Tahoe City, CA
Thank you, Dorie, for your hospitality! Our paths crossed on the trail in Oregon this past June. On the Pacific Crest Wind-blown tree in the alpine zone. Steady 10-15 mph wind with gusts to 34 on first day! Delightful PCT tread Know when to fold ‘em! Bar of America, Truckee, CA – Cheeseburger and glass of wine $56 before gratuity
Uptown overnight digs California Zephyr – 52 hours - San Francisco to Chicago Styling in Amtrak roomette. Room service, wine and views of the Great Basin! #Nevada
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Post by rebeccad on Aug 25, 2024 13:30:31 GMT -8
Here's to a great comeback next year!
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