Day 16: Taking A Zero

Zero miles, Big Bear Lake

I “took a zero” today, that is I took the day off and did zero miles.  A Nero is a day with just a few miles.

I ate at a huge breakfast at Dennys and spent most of the day recliner and reading.  Pizza for dinner with a hiker named GoPro.   

It was nice all day but now the storm has arrived.  It is snowing, the wind is howling and I have a ride to the trail at 7 in the morning.  I have repacked my pack to make warm gear more accessible and to protect things that need to stay dry.  Should be different tomorrow.

Saw a snow report from the Sierra Nevada.  200% of normal snowpack, snow level at 9,000 feet.   Will worry about it in three weeks.