Mount Whitney was the shit! Not a bad climb from Guitar Lake and I didn’t have to summit solo! JMT DONE! Safely made it down to Whitney Portal!
John Muir Trail Day 24: Guitar Lake to Outpost Camp
Just as I was about to fall asleep around 7 PM last night ‘Hey Vanessa Renee!” I heard on the trail heading… my way?
John Muir Trail Day 23: Sequoia National Park to Guitar Lake
I wish you could see where I’m journaling from this morning. This campsite was the literal cherry on the top from yesterday’s hike over Forester.
John Muir Trail Day 22: Vidette Meadow to Sequoia National Park
Slow morning today. Did some camp chores, had oatmeal for breakfast, re-organized my food, did some laundry, washed some dishes. Kinda sounds like a Monday,huh?
JMT Day 21: Baxter Creek to Vidette Meadow
What a day. Charlotte Ranger station saved my JMT trip! I didn’t have to hike an extra 15 miles + climb Kearsarge Pass-twice, just to get more food lol!
JMT Day 20: Lake Marjorie to Baxter Creek
Started earlyish today, like 8:45 I believe. Pinchot Pass wasn’t too bad, but I thought it was going to be easier, lol! It was all downhill after that.
John Muir Trail Day 19: South Fork Kings River to Lake Marjorie
Today I met Ranger Sam. Right before calling a NERO and backtracking about .5 miles from Mather Pass, I ran into Ranger Sam.
John Muir Trail Day 18: Le Conte Canyon to Palisade Lake
I’ve been sheltering myself from this storm for a few hours now. The long climb up to Palisade Lake didn’t make it to Upper before the thunder.
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 15: Muir Trail Ranch to Evolution Creek
I’m currently sitting in the San Joaquin River soaking my butt, legs, & feet. I’m wearing the sports bra I’ve been hiking in the past 5 miles.
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 13: Bear Creek to Marie Lakes
This would be mile 1.11. Trying to slow down a bit, so I decided to stop at the creek. Low enough where I can walk across the creek with water to my ankles.
John Muir Trail Day 12: VVR to Bear Ridge Trail
Breakfast @ VVR was nice. Not amazing, but nice to have a warm coked meal that doesn’t include boiling water. Needed ketchup for my potatoes though.
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.