Chad, Justin, and I started early during a cold morning on our way to Big Bear. We unknowingly set up camp last night next to a movie animal sanctuary with two giant grizzly bears just feet from our tents. Not too far into the trail Justin dropped out for a ride from Papa Smurf to Big Bear for food and resupply. Information on how to get a ride was tacked to a tree along with a trail register. It seems that there are lots of trail angels who leave things for hikers in somewhat random places.
Chad and I continued on to Arrestre Trail Camp after which I lost him. Turned out that he really slowed down due to an ankle injury. Not to worry, we met up at the end of the day. Along the way it was apparent that we were getting back into the desert with beautiful yuccas dotting the landscape.
Chad at the end of the day. Ankle hurting. He had to leave the trail the next day for family matters. Good Luck, Chad!
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