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Day 62: (8 miles) mile 806.5 – 814.5 We awoke today to a very frosty cold morning, having camped surrounded by snow above 10,000 feet. The snow surface was frozen which was a good thing and we wore micro spikes … Continue reading →

Day 60: (12.5 miles). mile 788.5 –  793.5 + 7.5 (Kearsage Pass trail) The slog up the pass was not as “bad” as we expected.  The Kearsage Pass trail however was like a hiker freeway.  At least 20 hikers passed … Continue reading →

Day 58: (18 miles) The next morning we got going as early as we could to take advantage of the snow pack having being re-frozen.  We doned our micro spikes and got a move on.  We had some serious miles … Continue reading →

Day 59: (0 miles) With a good meal at the local taco stand (only open Tues-Thurs) and a good night’s sleep we were up early to hitch to Lone Pone for breakfast at the Alabama Cafe, laundry and a visit … Continue reading →

Day 57: (16.5 miles) mile 766-782.5 I’ll start by saying this was a very tough day. We started the day walking away from summiting Mt. Whitney. Even though we had decided to not summit last night it was difficult to … Continue reading →

Day 56: (14 miles) mile 751 – 766 (Crabtree Meadows) Today was a relatively “easy” day as we mostly followed a 10000ft contour line. Of course there were descents and ascents taking us to water and our first “river” crossing.  … Continue reading →

Day 55: (7 miles) Chicken Spring Lake 11230 ft Up right on time 5:30 am. Can’t seem to get past that time any more even when sleeping in a motel. So, up we go and make plans to eat breakfast … Continue reading →

Day 54: (18.7 miles) mile 730.8 – 745 + 2.9 to Horseshoe Meadow Max elevation 10651 ft This morning was not as cold as the previous one.  We are able to get moving fairly quickly and are walking before 7am.  … Continue reading →

Day 53: (16.3 miles) mile 714.5 – 730.8 Last night was bitter cold as the skies were crystal clear and the stars shined brightly.  Our Western Mountaineering 20 bags worked perfectly… even better with them zipped together.  The water we … Continue reading →

Day 52: (14 miles) mile 702 – 716 (South fork of Kern river) Figured we try and get out today. My shin feels pretty good and the skies appear to be clearing.  We pack our packs and have a bit … Continue reading →