Trail Angels!

As Jenny mentioned we've officially gotten rid of the last of our non-hiking clothes in preparation for the start of our hike tomorrow. Though as you can see from this shot of her walking through the gorgeous Union Station in Los Angeles, the change isn't super apparent from the outside.


We are spending our last night before the trail at a trail angel house in San Diego: Scout and Frodos home. Scout and Frodo are the trail names of these generous souls who routinely host 20+ hikers a night during hiking season, organizing resupplies, providing big tents in their backyards for hikers to sleep, and shuttling vans of hikers to the border to start the hike.

They ran a tight ship. Take a look at this little peak into their "command center": Gantt chart of arrivals for each hiker with dietary restrictions and nationality.


They organize dozens of volunteers, airport pick ups and more every day. They feed us, provide fuel for sale, and maintain a spotless house that feels remarkably calm. All for nothing in return. It's an amazing act of giving to the hiking community by a couple that love it. We are exceedingly grateful and lucky to have their support!!

Tomorrow morning we are up at 5:15am for a 5:30 breakfast and 6am drive to the border. We are nervous, excited and hopeful that our legs hold up on the first day.

Good night from San Diego.


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Location:Wellesly Ct,San Diego,United States