I’m very weary and in need of a zero day so today was really a quick 13 mile march to the highway and a ride into Big Bear Lake.

So I have two nights at the Big Bear Hostel, owned by a ex-soldier called ‘Sarge’. He was actually present during the Hizbullah bombing of the marine compound in Beirut in 1983. Remember that? I seem to remember that in retaliation the USS Missouri bombarded the Druze in the Chouf Mountains. Who of course had nothing to do with it.

Anyway, I really like the hostel, perfect for hikers. I, and my clothes, are clean again!

The next section is long one to Wrightwood via Cajon Pass. There are resupply options but they are awkward. I may send a box ahead to Cajon Pass, or just make do with what I can find there.

My filtering routine, more than once a day: