Day 71: Kennedy Meadows Redux 1.3

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...

Day 70: Kennedy Meadows Redux 1.2

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...
Day 69: Kennedy Meadows Redux 1.1

Day 69: Kennedy Meadows Redux 1.1

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...
Day 68: Tentsite at 716.2 to Kennedy Meadows South

Day 68: Tentsite at 716.2 to Kennedy Meadows South

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...
Day 67: Kennedy Meadows to Tentsite at 716.2

Day 67: Kennedy Meadows to Tentsite at 716.2

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...