by admin | Jun 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
I got up early, I wish I could say I woke up early, and hit the snow while it was still firm. My boots were frozen solid so I hiked in my backup trail runner sneakers. They actually had excellent grip on the hard morning snow, but on rock they were slippery. Looking...
by admin | Jun 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Today is the day I conquer the last 12,000 foot pass of the PCT, Muir Pass. I dread the inevitable snow hiking as I slowly move up toward the pass. Black Giant – 13,330 ft Trail on edge I passed the Welshmen here, about where the snow began again, he had hurt...
by admin | Jun 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
I hardly slept last night as my stomach was in pain and I could not hold down food. Writing of down, that is where I will be heading all morning as I pass lower Palisade Lakes and down Palisades Creek to where it meets the Middle Fork of the Kings River. Lower...
by admin | Jun 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
After a ruff hike yesterday, I got up late and didn’t get out hiking until 10am. I could not eat. I headed cross-country on the east side of the South Fork Kings River hoping to find a way across to get to the PCT. After a couple miles, the River had branched...
by admin | Jun 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Taboose Pass is a low-altitude trailhead (5400′ elevation) and there’s not much shade, so it’s often hot, and it was getting there as I began hiking up at about 8:30 am. Looking Back, a half hour into the hike up Taboose Pass. You will experience...
by kaceyclevenger5 | Jun 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Today Pistol and I dropped Doaf off at Doaf’s selected access point to the Pacific Crest Trail. He started Day 1 of his hike today Tuesday June 5th, a gorgeous day in the eastern Sierras! Below (in 4th photo) are Googoo, Doaf, and Pistol at start of hike. ...
