I have recovered my energy and have a spring in my step again. These two days were an excellent idea – muscles are building after the continuous walking and needed some time to catch up!

Heard back from Conor that Fuller Ridge is a bit sketchy and they’re going into Cabazon and will report on how good it is.

So I think I’ll get the boots I looked at yesterday, use them over Fuller Ridge then mail them to Kennedy Meadows. By the time I get there my Salomans will be worn out and I’ll use the boots for the mountains again.

And that plan makes me feel comfortable rather than nervous so it must be good.

Also only a 3 day food carry, and plentiful water, so it won’t feel any more heavy than usual.

It’ll be sad to leave Idyllwild – such a lovely town with entertaining bar staff: