Saturday, May 15, 2010

Can you borrow Navigation Skills?

Anyone who knows Lander, knows that she gets lost in her own neighborhood. This morning the girls knew they could make it to Idyl Wild by 11am. At 6 miles away, the trail and all the ground surrounding was covered with snow. Lander and Jill had to bust out their maps and compasses to find their way. They followed a stream, that ended up being the wrong stream, but eventually made it to their planned stop by 2pm. They ordered an 18inch pizza and ate the entire thing.
Lander felt like this week they did not pack enough food. They are learning from their mistakes and making great decisions. For example, Lander's feet are feeling much better and they brought cards this week and have been playing Nerks (is that what it's called?).
Her birthday is May 19th!!! Send her a shout out to Big Bear!
fyi, a couple got lost for two days trying to find Idyl Wild in the snow!
Prayer for Lander: Pray for her feet and her body as they hike 15 miles a day. Pray for them both because this next section to Big Bear is also covered with snow. Instead of taking the trail they are going to hike on the roads to Big Bear so they don't risk getting lost.
Pray that she feels celebrated and loved on her birthday!

5 comments:

  1. Nertz! I love that game.

    Also, ladies, how many pizzas are you going to be eating on this hiking excursion?

    Love you both so much!

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  3. Hey Lander! How are you and Jill coming? If you're still having blister troubles, you might wanna go with just sock liners or wool socks. When I did the trail last year, I hiked the 1st 700 miles in a pair of Keen sandles and sock liners. Not one single blister. Breathability is really important for your feet in the desert. Keep trekin'!

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  4. Lander!
    I hope your birthday is so wonderful. I wish I had figured out how to send you something. I've had a lot going on here and LIFE has me all in a tizzy, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY Hiker Girl.
    Lisa

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  5. i will podcast soon about springs, y'all, but you keep eating pizza and playing cards... girls after my own heart!

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