Mile 1,047.7 - 1,068.0

Just a few miles into today's hike and we came across more trail magic. As we were approaching Highway 4 which is Ebbots Pass, I saw a minivan and a large tent set up by the side of the road. No it can't be, it isn't. It is! Trail Magic! All of a sudden my worries of low amounts of food went away and the biggest smile came across my face. "Chipmunk" was putting on trails magic for thru- hikers over a three day period and we just happened to catch it on the middle day. It was around 8am when we arrived so Chipmunk fried some eggs and chile. There was juice, milk, cereal, fruit, and even brownies made by his wife. It was so good Balance and I didn't want to leave.

Also there were thru-hikers 'Chette and Brunch who are cousins and just as we were leaving came Safety Hat.

Chipmonk said he has been doing this the last three years and that hikers love it. We certainly did. It was amazing. Thank you Chipmonk, you made our day. 

After prying ourselves off the chairs at trail magic with full bellies we still had a 20 mile hike to do today. So after our goodbyes we hit the trail and saw more beautiful sights. I thought the trail might get boring after the Sierras but so far it has been great. After our 20 miles today we only have a 20 mile day tomorrow and a short 5 miles the following day to get to South Lake Tahoe and a nero / rest day. We love town days. So much food to eat. We can't wait!

Our first view from the trail. We knew something was going on. Sure enough it was Trail Magic by Chipmunk.

Chipmunk's sign on the trail so hikers know he is doing trail magic. Love that.

Chipmunk and Y-Knot at the cooking table. That was an awesome breakfast Chipmunk. Thanks for all that you do. We all appreciate it so much.

A happy and full Y-Knot.

Toiyabe Wilderness Area.

Purple asters and the mountains.

The scenery is still beautiful here in this wilderness.

Y-Knot and a hillside of wild flowers.

The unknown around the next corner keeps us going. That's our trail and we had lots of corners like this today. Also, we encountered very strong winds on this mountain.