600 miles!
June 12 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Just 100 miles to the Sierras 🏔
Mild morning
June 12 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
It was a treat to not be scorched before 8am. Temperatures were cooler and the climbs much more moderate
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June 12 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 24 °C
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 35Read more
Whitney, is that you? 🏔
June 12 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
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
TravelerIf that's Mt Whitney, it looks huge, looming on the horizon. Not much vegetation still - the landscape looks barren.
Acknowledging the metric users
June 13 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Someone is out here making sure the metric users get the credit they deserve
Water cache number 2
June 13 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 27 °C
SOS
June 13 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 27 °C
Off to tackle this bad boy with 4.5L of water on my back. Send help 😫
Big day
June 13 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
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
June 14 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 34 °C
A classy town treat of choccy milk 🥛
Sierras, here we come
June 14 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Just a quick trip into town for some supplies. Just three days to go until Kennedy Meadows!
My first 10 by 10
June 16 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
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 onRead more
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June 16 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 28 °C
Joshua Tree Spring, for those who like a little uranium in their water
The things you find out in the desert 🏜
June 17 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Last desert climb
June 17 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Saying goodbye to the desert from the top of the last big climb in this section 🥳
700 miles
June 18 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Kennedy Meadows South - Desert Complete!
June 18 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
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
June 19 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
A time for acquiring new gear, eating plenty of food and reflecting on the desert
Geared up to leave Kennedy Meadows South
June 20 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
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 theirRead more
A new era of gear!
June 21 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
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 ofRead more
Permit checks
June 21 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Our first day in the Sierra and we've already had our permits checked by Ranger Stone
A room with a view
June 21 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
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 singleRead more
Bear can tetris
June 23 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
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)
June 24 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
A collection of snaps from the Sierra so far
Sierra silliness
June 24 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Chicken Spring Lake at 11000ft
June 24 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C