Backpackers and thru-hikers often love to talk about gear. Everything from what has worked for them over the years, to the newest and greatest lightweight options out there. Let me start off by saying that you do not need to break the bank and purchase all new gear for your hike.
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!
Just as I was about to fall asleep around 7 PM last night ‘Hey Vanessa Renee!” I heard on the trail heading… my way?
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.
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?
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!
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.
Today I met Ranger Sam. Right before calling a NERO and backtracking about .5 miles from Mather Pass, I ran into Ranger Sam.
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.
Sweet camping spot tonight at Le Conte Canyon. Pretty sure I’m like 30 ft. from the creek though.
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.
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.
This place is magical, I’m telling ya. Getting to MTR was awesome. My resupply was everything I needed it to be.
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.
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.
