600 miles!
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Just 100 miles to the Sierras 🏔
Mild morning
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It was a treat to not be scorched before 8am. Temperatures were cooler and the climbs much more moderate
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Trail angels, making the impossible (35 miles between natural water sources), possible (15 mile water carry).
This is the first of two water caches maintained in the area to help hikers make the 35Okumaya devam et
Whitney, is that you? 🏔
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We are on the lookout for our first view of the Sierras. We debated if the high point far in the distance may be Mt Whitney. Only 150 miles and we'll be there
Acknowledging the metric users
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Someone is out here making sure the metric users get the credit they deserve
Water cache number 2
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SOS
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Off to tackle this bad boy with 4.5L of water on my back. Send help 😫
Big day
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A massive, but good day on trail. The Sierras finally made a definitive appearance in the far distance (photo 4). Stats for the day:
- 21.1 miles
- 4500ft of ascent
- 3100ft of descent
Hiker trash cravings
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A classy town treat of choccy milk 🥛
Sierras, here we come
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Just a quick trip into town for some supplies. Just three days to go until Kennedy Meadows!
My first 10 by 10
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A suggestion to help with achieving good daily mileage and to beat the heat (especially in the desert) is to knock out 10 miles by 10am. This is referred to as a 10 by 10. Finally, after 50 days onOkumaya devam et
☣️
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Joshua Tree Spring, for those who like a little uranium in their water
The things you find out in the desert 🏜
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Last desert climb
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Saying goodbye to the desert from the top of the last big climb in this section 🥳
700 miles
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Kennedy Meadows South - Desert Complete!
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703.4 miles, and the desert section completed! We arrived at the KMS General Store to cheering and ringing of the bell. A great day!
Zero day in KMS
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A time for acquiring new gear, eating plenty of food and reflecting on the desert
Geared up to leave Kennedy Meadows South
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Moving onto the Sierra mountain range means it's time to pack the bear cannister for the first time. There was tangible stress in the air as people tried to figure out how to get enough food in theirOkumaya devam et
A new era of gear!
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I've been watching on with envy for 700 miles while other hikers used their Sawyer filters to passively filter using gravity. I've been sitting in the dirt with aching hands as I squeezed hundreds ofOkumaya devam et
Permit checks
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Our first day in the Sierra and we've already had our permits checked by Ranger Stone
GezginWow, a real live ranger! They’re scarce this year. Looks like a very friendly ranger too. One only finds grumpy rangers at desk-jobs, trail-work brings out the best in people.
A room with a view
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Our first camp spot of the Sierra is a beauty. Day one has been a great day, winding through pine forests and open meadows. Water has been available about every 2 miles, meaning we can carry a singleOkumaya devam et
Bear can tetris
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All the tricks in the book were required to get 7 full days of food stored in the bear can. Hopefully, I'll become more skilled at bear can tetris 🙃
KMS to Trail Pass (mm 703.4 - 746.5)
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A collection of snaps from the Sierra so far
Sierra silliness
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Chicken Spring Lake at 11000ft
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