Day 11: I Dub Thee Cougar And Dr. McDirty

April 21, 2017
Mile 140.16 Nance Canyon to Mile 155.93 Campsite

Leapfrogged Jo and Mick and Glow Worm for much of the day. We actually more traveled in a group. Stopped in Anza at the Paradise Valley Cafe and we all got burgers and milkshakes. Mick acquired a trail name while at lunch. We were talking about how last night Lauren was complaining about her blisters and was saying how she needed a doctor and so Mick came over to her and in his doctor voice (he is a doctor) asked what the problem was and gave he advice. So we started making comparisons to McDreamy and somehow Dr. McDirty came out of that. Jo accepted a name I suggested at Warner Springs, Cougar since she’s always pointing out cougar tracks and just so happens to be a bit older than Mick. Also saw another rattlesnake today. He was sunning out on a dirt road and I thought we were clear of him but he coiled up and rattled loudly before slithering off into the bushes. Should only be a day and a half to Idyllwild. We’re going to have to take an alternate route, though, due to a fire closure.

Apparently the best burger on the PCT.