by Minstrel | May 31, 2023 | Sierra, Trail
Start point Tentsite at mile 737.5 End point Horseshoe Meadows Vista Miles hiked 20.4, including an 8.8 mile road walk. Wilderness area Into National Forest Golden Trout Wilderness People I met Clammy The day on trail It’s so hard to get moving in these mornings. Not...
by Minstrel | May 30, 2023 | Sierra, Trail
Start point Tentsite at 721.9 End point Tentsite at 737.5 Miles hiked 15.6 miles Wilderness area South Sierra Wilderness The day on trail I feel like I finally escaped Kennedy Meadows. Finally. This new group is fantastic. They’re all experienced hikers with extensive...
by Minstrel | May 29, 2023 | Sierra, Trail
Start point Kennedy Meadows South, mile 702 End point Tentsite at mile 721.9 Miles hiked 19.9 Wilderness area Inyo National Forest South Sierra Wilderness Sequoia National Forest The day on trail Raspberry and I started off early, with Propeller and Crispy behind us....
by Minstrel | May 28, 2023 | Sierra, Zero days
Today the first group: Alpine, Psyche, Grazer, Turtle and Indiana took off. They left later than they wanted. Alpine’s group left today because Alpine found out Pro, one of her original trail family, is able to meet in Lone Pine on a timetable. I tried my best to join...
by Minstrel | May 27, 2023 | Sierra, Zero days
Today was some more planning, resupply, and chores. The group is leaving in two sections. Alpine, Grazer, Indiana and Turtle, and Psyche tomorrow. Raspberry, Propeller and Crispy, and Maggie and Phoenix are leaving the following day, since they just got in and need a...
