Day 179- Seavey Pass, Theme of the Day: Slow Going
Day 179: mile 968.5-982.4 The lake was looking more like a mirror as I packed up and headed out this morning. I climbed a bit and then the trail became…
Day 178- Benson Pass, Following the Rules
Day 178: mile 948.4-968.5 I woke up to a short line at the solar composting pit toilets. This is the last place I expected to wait in line for the…
Day 175- Donahue Pass & A Meltdown
Day 175: mile 925.9-942.5 (Tuolumne Meadows/Mammoth Lakes) This morning was my first on-trail meltdown. ...2400 miles in, thats pretty good I’d say. I don’t think I would’ve been full on…
Day 174- Thousand Island Lakes & An Early Day
Day 174: mile 914.9-925.9 The snow came! I woke up and pushed it off the top of my tent and looked outside to find a thin blanket of white covering…
Day 172 & 173- In & Out of Red’s Meadow
Day 172: mile 890.9-906.6 (Red’s Meadow) Day 173: mile 906.6-914.9 (Agnew Meadows Trailhead) Day 172 It was 16 miles into Red’s Meadow and my only goal was to get there…
Day 171- Silver Pass, The Leaves Are Changing
Day 171: mile 873.2-890.9 My service continued for a few miles this morning, so I caught up with my Mom and sister who had some free time to chat today.…
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…