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...
by Minstrel | May 26, 2023 | Sierra, Zero days
Last night was fun. Today I met up with Alpine and her crew: Psyche, Grazer, Magpie and Phoenix, and Indiana and Turtle. Tomorrow the rest of their group, Raspberry and Propeller and Crispy arrive. They want to go to Lone Pine and do Whitney, which is what I’m looking...
by Minstrel | May 25, 2023 | Sierra, Zero days
I’m not really excited to be back. It’s nice to see people and hang out, but I’m really focused on getting back out to the Sierra. The next days are going to be what I’m calling hikertrash speed dating, trying to find a group I like, with aligned desires for the...
by Minstrel | May 24, 2023 | Sierra, Trail
Start point Tentsite at 716.2 End point Kennedy Meadows South, mile 702 Miles hiked 30 Wilderness area Inyo National Forest South Sierra Wilderness Sequoia National Forest The day on trail Well today wasn’t the best. It started off okay. We woke up. I left a bit late...
by Minstrel | May 23, 2023 | Sierra, Trail
Start point Kennedy Meadows South, mile 703.4 End point 716.2 Miles hiked 12.8 Wilderness area Inyo National Forest South Sierra Wilderness Sequoia National Forest The day on trail It’s time to head out with the group! Big group, big dreams. Today started out with so...
by Minstrel | May 22, 2023 | Southern California, Zero days
Omg what a day. First off, we had our final group meeting. Layla gave us a really great crash course in avalanche safety. The real gem of the day was Pudding, Nacho, and Wheelz. They spent a few hours rehearsing a song. Nacho played recorder, Pudding played guitar,...
by Minstrel | May 21, 2023 | Southern California, Zero days
Kennedy Meadows. Gateway to the Sierra. There’s so much to do. Today will be about chores, eating, and starting to put together our group for the Sierra. I slept well; the bed in the yurt was comfortable. We got an absurdly large pancake with some eggs for breakfast....
