Day 191- The End, I’m Not Ready
Day 191: mile 1137.6-TRUCKEE! (last day on trail) Well here is it, my last day on the trail. I slept terribly. It was the reverse version of being so excited you…
Day170- Selden Pass, Sallie Keyes, & Marie Lake
Day 170: mile 857.7-873.2 I got out of my tent to the most welcomed sight, A DOG! How cute is this little buddy! Some pats and tail wags are a…
Day 169- Muir Trail Ranch & A Surprise!
Day 169: mile 843.3-857.7 (MTR) Well everyone, the wind carried straight through the night, and into morning, so I got no sleep at all. I had a layer of dirt…
Day 168- Muir Pass, No Guac For Me
Day 168: mile 826.3-843.3 I found a spot of sunshine to dry out my quilt so I wouldn’t have to stop midday and unpack everything. I always forget to do…
Day 167- Mather Pass & Palisade Lakes
Day 167: mile 808.6-826.3 Brrr! Can’t wait for my fleece pants to arrive. Slept in my hiking pants again as an additional layer. I’m still convinced September in the Sierra…
Day166- Pinchot Pass Was A Long One
Day 166: mile 793-808.6 Finally, I strategically placed myself in just the right spot to get morning sun! I could sit in my my tent and stay warm and dry…
Day 163-165: Kearsarge Pass, Independence, & Glen Pass
Day 163: mile 784.3-788.5 + Keasarge Day 164: accidental zero in Independence, oops Day 165: mile 788.5-793 + Keasarge Day 163 I’m so pumped, I had such a great…
Day 162- Forester Pass, My Favorite Day On Trail
Day 162: mile 766.3-784.3 (Forester Pass) The weather is continuing to get colder, I woke up with ice in my water bottle. I took some precautions to keep my filter…
Day 161- Blown Away In More Ways Than One
Day 161: mile 749.5-766.3 My plan to strategically place my tent to soak in some morning sunshine was foiled by the clouds. I sure could’ve used a little warm up…
Day 160- I Think I’m In Love
Day 160: mile 730.8-749.5 The night was noticeably colder than it has been. So much so, I’m considering having my Mom send me another layer to sleep in. It’s only…