seanstaal

Hit 400 miles today. Taking 2 days off in Bakersfield with a trail friend for his family reunion. Feeling pretty humbled that he, his wife, and his family are more than happy to have me along for the weekend. Cheers to 4 more months of hospitality, great people, good vibes, and a lifetime worth of adventure.

A post shared by Sean Staaleson (@seans.tall.son) on May 18, 2018 at 6:02pm PDT

Cool looking black rattlesnake

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Cowboy camped last night…air mattress went flat at about midnight as the cold gusts of wind picked up. Had to time it correctly to run, pee, and get out my puffy so my bed wouldn't blow away. Got a bunch of dirt in my sleeping bag. 4 hours of broken sleep. Got up at 5 and hit the trail just as the sun peaked over the horizon….3 cheeseburgers left…

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San Andreas Rift. Crossing that in a few miles

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Finally found the infamous "poodle dog" bush. It causes a pain skin reaction that makes poison oak seem fun. Could land you in the hospital…and it's fucking EVERYWHERE!

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Hope hikers understand my warning for poison oak right on the trail.

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10 cheeseburgers for the next 27 miles…updates on stomach conditions will be coming soon

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Cheeseburger #5. Two more miles to camp

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Really cool hotsprings…way too many dudes

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Last water for 11 miles. Meh, filter and chemical treatment, plus a few squirts of tang to get rid of the taste.

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Not only was pizza delivered to a picnic area, but they pick up and delivered us beer too!

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Last mile of the night with @jennaoppy

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