From left to right:
Google maps of the area
Russell’s planned 12-day route
Russell's current progress
(Last updated: June 10, 2009)
From left to right:
Google maps of the area
Russell’s planned 12-day route
Russell's current progress
On May 21, 2009, Russell celebrated his 50th birthday. In honor of this event, he walked from our mountain home in California’s gold country to our primary residence in the Bay Area – a total distance of 160.18 miles – over a period of 12 days.
(As Gail said: “At least it's better than him buying a red sports car.”)
This Web site chronicles Russell’s short and private adventure, as he struggles to deny that he is getting any older.
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June 10, 2009: As featured in the Cupertino Courier!
May 28, 2009: 160.18 miles later…
May 27, 2009: Homeward bound: Milpitas to Cupertino
May 26, 2009: Back with a pack on my back: Fremont to Milpitas
May 25, 2009: Over hill, Over dale (by Gail)
May 25, 2009: Niles Canyon: Pleasanton to Fremont
May 24, 2009: On my own again: Livermore to Pleasanton
May 24, 2009: “There and Back Again" (by Gail)
May 23, 2009: Cameron’s letter
May 23, 2009: Joss’ letter
May 23, 2009: The Altamont Pass: Tracy to Livermore
May 22, 2009: On the seventh day: Resting in Tracy
May 21, 2009: Joanne’s comments
May 21, 2009: Happy birthday! Lathrop to Tracy
May 20, 2009: Entering civilization: Stockton to Lathrop
May 19, 2009: As featured on KGO Radio! Lockeford to Stockton
May 19, 2009: Holding down the fort, Riding to the rescue (by Gail)
May 18, 2009: The longest day: Clements to Lockeford
May 18, 2009: The longest day: Valley Springs to Clements
May 17, 2009: Making adjustments: Mokelumne Hill to Valley Springs
May 16, 2009: The adventure begins: Glencoe to Mokelumne Hill
May 15, 2009: Get ready… Get set… Get ready…
May 14, 2009: Health considerations
May 13, 2009: Preparations: Gizmos and gadgets
May 12, 2009: Preparations: What to pack
May 11, 2009: A few words from Gail
May 10, 2009: Preparations: What to eat, where to sleep
May 8, 2009: Preparations: Where to walk
May 6, 2009: Preparations: Mapping the route
May 1, 2009: “Where do you keep coming up with these nutty ideas?”