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Day 3 – Scissors Crossing/Anza-Borega Desert

Halfway thru her day.

Runningbird approaching “Pioneer Mail” near Laguna Mountain.
The day ahead – Anza-Borega Desert

David from the Roadside: Wow! Yesterday (Day 2) Runningbird crushed it! I figure she covered about 30 miles! She was on the move at 0500 from somewhere near Oriflamme Canyon in the hills above the desert and is now coming down into the Scissors Crossing area. On my side, had my coffee, checked the tracker and realized I had to move. My biggest fear is of not being where I’m suppose to be when she arrives. Almost took out a large turkey running/flying across the highway enroute. It’s warm here today, 77 degrees with a slight breeze. The next few days should be quite interesting. Lots of reports on the PCTA site about contaminated water, rockslides, and highway closures. Obstacles for both of us.

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Last summer the Canadian border opened at Manning Park, BC. I walked the last 70 miles with a sense of joy and gratitude, the monument was crowded with people from all over the world, finally able to compete their dream. The summer of '23 was incredible for another reason. Lonely for the simple pleasure and renewing life of long distance trail hiking I decided to begin the Continetal Divide Trail ! I hiked from the south I-15 crossing to Canada (about 900 miles), experiencing windstorms, a blizzard, twice daily thunderstorms and days without seeing even a human footprint. I was hooked! Stay tuned as Wingman and I restart the blog chronicling the remaining 2100 miles of the CDT, from Mexico to Montana.

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  5. When I read your daily posts, my adrenaline gets going and I think, “Up and at ’em! Let’s get moving! Miles to go! Yes!!….Then I remember I’m in Tennessee, on a three mile walk. But you both make it so real! And wonderful. Love you.

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