Day 61: 

For about a week, Mike Garland was without phone or data service — one because there were no reliable towers in the areas he’s been and two — he took a tumble in a river after wading through “some scary rapids”.

 

Mike weighed himself Sunday, June 26 and discovered he has lost 35-lbs. so far on his journey.

 

Monday, June 27, Mike passed the 900 mile mark.  After reaching the milestone, Mike said he was anxious to get into town to call my wife. 

 

“We were hoping that she would be able to come visit when I get to South Lake Tahoe,” Mike said. “Her boss will not allow her to take the time off. They will only give her one of the couple days she requested so we are unable to see each other.” 

 

Mike still is holding out  hope of her being able to get away in a few weeks and meeting up with him wherever he is on his trek. 

 

“Right now, we are also in the process of setting things up for my 13-year-old grandson, Cody, to come out and hike for a bit as well,” said Mike.