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  • Michael SpiesMichael SpiesBald eagle goes a walking
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    • Day 34
    • Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 6:10 AM
    • ⛅ 3 °C
    • Altitude: 2,533 m
    • United StatesLamel Spring34°22’0” N  117°45’36” W
    Waking up at 1800m
    And then the snow line. Now walking became difficultOn top at last!CurtCrossing the path again and again, a 4m snow driftAnd then the fog came over the ridge.Once burnt forests everywhere

    Mt. Baden Powell,

    June 11, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 3 °C

    We camped at 1800m, getting up early to catch the snow while it was still har.
    In Wrightwood everyone had been discussing the snow, the lack of a path and the extreme steepness of the climb. Somehow we did it, and felt "that's it for the day"!
    The anti climax followed, another 25km, numerous ridges, climbs and drops which just went on for ever!
    To make matters worse, the whole region had burnt recently and fog appeared, creating a weird atmosphere.
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