The Chairman was on the same train so we reunited at the platform. A quick walk to the bus stop allowed us to catch the next bus to Yreka. We’re doing this because reports from the Trinity Alps say that it’s not really feasible to take that route because of snow.The next stage of the journey was to be a bus to Seiad Valley, but unfortunately that one only runs Thursday and Friday so no luck. So we had breakfast at the Black Bear Diner and then nipped over to Walmart for a quick resupply top-up.

While Energizer was inside, he was recognised from his Facebook posts by a local, Derek! So by chance we were driven back to his place, fed and even took a dip in their pool!Even better, Derek drove us to Seiad Valley! The downside was that is was now 4.30pm and 35°. We started a long, continuous 4000′ climb and for some reason about 2 miles in I felt really unwell and really felt I couldn’t move on at all. Luckily Freddy, the star he is, noticed I was taking a long time to get to the nearby spring. He left his pack and came back for me, taking my pack to the spring for me. Once I had doused myself with cold water for a while I felt better and competed the 10 miles, albeit arriving after dark.On the way we bumped into Ranger and Beerman, last seen at Kennedy Meadows too! And some Forestry Service guys maintaining the trail.