Southern California rule: filter the crap out of your water… Literally! Look closely and you will see a hook worm that is about 6″ long. If I hike in the southern areas of California again… I will actually use a filter. Northern areas are not a problem but the cow population makes the water rather disgusting. That is all for that topic.
Seattleleet Hikes 
Wow! What a ride! – so far 🙂 Glad to hear you are well and seeing some of Mother N’s best. I am proud of you knees 🙂 – you too!