Today I met Ranger Sam. Right before calling a NERO and backtracking about .5 miles from Mather Pass, I ran into Ranger Sam.
JMT Day 17: Wanda Lake to Le Conte Canyon
Sweet camping spot tonight at Le Conte Canyon. Pretty sure I’m like 30 ft. from the creek though.
John Muir Trail Day 16: Evolution Creek to Wanda Lake
Wasn’t tired to stop, but needed water before reaching the ranger station. Don’t know why, just feel like I might get caught up talking with people.
John Muir Trail Day 14: Marie Lakes to Muir Trail Ranch
This place is magical, I’m telling ya. Getting to MTR was awesome. My resupply was everything I needed it to be.
John Muir Trail Day 11: Mono Creek to VVR
Early morning journaling today. Tried to sleep in, but my body is restless. Feet are tired, not sure, body’s a little sore, but honestly no real complaints.
JMT Day 10: Lake Virginia to Mono Creek
I’m not even sure how I did 11.47 miles today, but you know what- it sure in hell feels like it. Started the day late, at 10 AM.
JMT Day 9: Deer Creek to Lake Virginia
Just finished cooking dinner: garlic creamy shells w/broccoli. I know, I was supposed to have burritos tonight, but I think I’ll make it to VVR tomorrow.
JMT Day 8: Red’s Meadow to Deer Creek
Back on the JMT. Solo this time and I’m not sure how I feel about it so far. Loving my new 1P tent. Ice cream + beer at Reds before hitting the trail at 3 PM.
JMT Day 7: Gladys Lake to Red’s Meadow
Journaling from my bed tonight. I’m home for the next 2 days for Uncle Fred’s funeral. We made it to Reds Meadow today and the hike was pretty much downhill into Mammoth.
JMT Day 6: North Fork Kings River to Glady’s Lake
Finally, an afternoon to just chill! This morning was nice. After last night near encounter with a bear, I think we were both just ready to ditch that spot.
JMT Day 5: Rush Creek to North Fork Kings River
Today, I’m most tired. Not many miles but started the day late. It was nice though; we camped near Rush Creek and had the place to ourselves.
JMT Day 4: Lyell Fork to Rush Creek
Camping way off trail today, just the way I like it. Woke up early, got on trail 8 AM! Donohue Pass. Ran into Canada “Commando” from Tuolumne Meadows.
JMT Day 3: Lower Cathedral Lake to Lyell Fork
Later start, but got in the lake. Missed sunrise. 5.5 miles to Tuolumne Meadows, our first resupply. Brittany is getting bruises on her shoulders.
JMT Day 2: Sunrise Creek to Lower Cathedral Lake
We woke up pretty early, and got on trail by 9 AM, and already by 10 AM we were probably less than a mile away and already wanting to change out of our layers.
JMT Day 1: Happy Isles to Sunrise Creek
We missed our bus the first day. After confirmed reservations, and not being able to reschedule for the same day, we begin our JMT journey a day late.