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John Bauer and Bill Rhodes - 2006 Ice Age Trail Thru Hike Journal

2006-06-21 / Wednesday

10:00 AM Status – A bit of lightning

Hi IAT Friends, 

John is currently located at the intersection of the IAT and County K just north of Hartland, WI (Map 21e).  He had about 2 hours of really hard rain this morning.  It’s not raining now but he’s wet having used his jacket to keep his pack dry.  He definitely could use a pack cover. 

John did not get as far as he had planned for yesterday since he had to back track several miles to get his cell phone that he left at a previous rest point.  He spent last night camping between Loew Lake and Monches just off of Emerald Road (Map 20e).  He had a lot of lightning last night which made him nervous.  

His goal for the day is to reach Shelter #1 in the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest, which I told him was a bit ambitious.  His bail out point is Pine Woods Campground in the same forest but not as far.  He’s running low on supplies and replenish in either Hartland or Delafield. 

His physical condition – mentally he is feeling fine.  The blisters are no longer an issue.  He has foot pain, which is causing him to hobble. 

His long-range plan is to be beyond Janesville, WI and onto Map 33e. 

If anybody can be a moral booster give him a call on his cell phone and either talk to him or leave a message.  John can be reached at 1-920-460-0742. 

Happy Trails,