Day 4 - Mt. Laguna

Brett, a local hiker we met who was getting in shape for next year's PCT by doing a "40" (40 miles from Campo to Lake Morena and return), had earlier suggested "slack packing" since we had Susan to support us. An excellent suggestion so we took it. We had a very beautiful morning overlooking the Anza Borrego desert. Abbey, Alex, Susan and the dogs - Kona and Clementine joined us for 5 miles. But, then it was too hot for the dogs. It's Memorial Day Weekend so they've come to hike and camp with us. So, that's fun. I took pictures of all of us on the trail but they seem to be lost on my iPhone.

Met some friends on the trail...

Hangs Gliders waiting for the right updraft. 

This guy rattled a long time.

We gave Susan a trail name today. Her help and support on this trip are THE vital component. We already are relying on her a great deal. So, we gave her a PCT trail name too - Mrs. Weasley. 

We ended at the day and went back to our Burnt Rancheria camp. It's great to both be doing the hike and to car camp with family.