Southern California
Starting: Section F10 - Butterbredt Canyon Road
Ending:  Section F13 - McIvers Spring

Ran out of water, again. Had to do 9 miles in the heat of the day sans H2O, hoping that the cache at Bird Spring Pass would be stocked. Thankfully it was & I camelled (to drink like a camel) 2 liters in the shade.

After a lengthy lunch break Pete & I hit the 1,600-foot climb. Slow going. We split up at the top, Pete planned to camp there but I wanted to make McIvers Spring in another 9 miles. I wanted to get as close to Walker Pass as possible since I have to hitch in to Onyx tomorrow for more food.

Double-timed it & made it to the spring before dark for a 26+ mile day. Met Salty Dawg, Razz, & Hombre there. I had met Hombre while driving down to Campo with my dad. He had been taking a break behind the Warner Springs gas station, & I got to ask him several last minute questions. I wondered if I would see him again.

Ahh, another sip of the deliciously cool spring water under the light of a full moon...