Tag: Sierra Nevada
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Aloha to the PCT – The Crystal Range Traverse
When I had a conference to attend in South Lake Tahoe, I made sure to book my flight so I could stay through the weekend and romp around the Sierra Nevada. In addition to business clothes in my suitcase, I packed a 70L duffel bag full of camping and adventure gear (I’ll let you guess…
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Muir, Selden, Silver – Kings River to Mammoth Lakes
Day 61 – 25 miles/859 While the most extreme terrain was behind us, we still had a handful of mountain passes to get over in the coming days. Next up was Muir Pass. Again, Maggie and I woke up at 4am and got on trail at 5:55. We had a couple miles of dry trail…
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All High Pass, No Hall Pass – Kearsarge Pass to The Kings River
Day 57 – <1(+7) miles/788 Maggie and I slept in till 7:30 and we ambled a few blocks to the Alabama Hills Cafe for breakfast. The reviews were overwhelming positive, and the food did not disappoint. Maggie got her classic veggie omelette, and I got a scramble with sausage and veggies. We ordered some extra…
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Hungrily Yours, from the Sierras – Kennedy Meadows to Kearsarge Pass
Day 51 – 20 miles/722 We got an early start, awake at 5am, packed and ready to go at 7. We got a ride in the bed of a truck from a Grumpy’s employee and we were back at the PCT. We set off with the Austrians, a party of four. Spirits were high as…
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