Day 30, mile 508

Wednesday, May 22, 2013*
Leg 7: Agua Dulce / Hiker Heaven to Highway 58 crossing, California
Overnighting: side of trail
Milestone: 500 miles

Another major mile reached: MILE 500!  Only 2,250 to go!

* They pass the 500 mile on this leg, but since they are non-communicato, I estimated the date from the hike schedule.  AND I WAS CORRECT ON GUESSING THE DATE; YAY ME!

Lots of photos on Instagram

The adage that it takes a village is true in raising children and tracking our Andrews.  While Rebecca (Flanagan's girl) is tracking many of the logistics and manning this site, Karen (Mathes's girl) is posting all sorts of fun pictures she receives from Mathes.  She even made a special page just for our boys.  Check it out at http://instagram.com/pct2013.

As a sneak peak, here are some of the photos from Legs 1-3 on Instagram . . .

Flanagan chasing horses

Mathes self-portrait

Lovely boardwalk

Trail Markers

Flanagan in his element

One of many vista views

Day 16

Day 15, mile 268

Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Leg 3: Idyllwild to Big Bear City, California
Overnighting: Doble Trail Camp

Amazing views from the rocks

Creative mile marker

Hail didn't damper spirits, but did require a bit more shelter on the lunch break today.

  

Oh, the things you'll see on trail.  

Trail love from trail angels: a recliner, cookies and flats of soda.

Cookies stored in coolers to keep the little critters at bay.

Day 13, mile 219

Sunday, May 5, 2013
Leg 3: Idyllwild to Big Bear City, California
Waypoint: San Jacinto Peak
Milestone: 200 miles
Overnighting: Whitewater Preserve


Text message from Flanagan to Becca (with another picture!)

2:35pm: Hello from San Jacinto peak, 10,800ft

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MORE PICTURES IN JUNE

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Second of many mile markers

Walking on the sand is a great workout

So many wind farms

Day 1, mile 20

Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Leg 1: US-Mexico Border to Warner Springs, California
Departing: US-Mexico Border in Campo, California
Overnighting: Lake Morena
Friends on trail: Andy Pelz

And they're off!  After camping near the trailhead last night, Flanagan and Mathes begin their five-month, 2800 mile journey in good spirits.  I received a call from Flanagan at 7:40am; all is well and Andy Pelz is joining them for this first day.  Good luck and Godspeed!

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More pictures will be added in June!

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