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....
by Minstrel | May 20, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Tentsite at 698.2 End point Kennedy Meadows South, mile 703.4 Miles hiked 5.2 Wilderness area Domeland Wilderness Sequoia National Forest People I met Way too many to journal about The day on trail This is it. The official end of the desert. The landmark...
by Minstrel | May 19, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
START POINT Fox Mill Spring, mile 684.3 END POINT 698.1 MILES HIKED 13.8 WILDERNESS AREA Domeland Wilderness Chimney Peak Wilderness THE DAY ON TRAIL It’s a shorter day. We want to roll into Kennedy Meadows South (KMS) tomorrow, together, so we camped only a couple...
by Minstrel | May 18, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Tentsite at mile 666.3 End point Fox Mill Spring, mile 684.3 Miles hiked 18 Wilderness area Owens Peak Wilderness Chimney Peak Wilderness The day on trail It’s really exciting to have Walker Pass behind us. We’re making excellent progress toward the Sierra...
by Minstrel | May 17, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Walker Pass, mile 653.3 End point Tentsite at mile 666.3 Miles hiked Lucky 13 Wilderness area Owen’s Peak Wilderness People I met Sunshine Moe Stay Gold and two others Karate Kid The day on trail I’m really glad I skipped ahead a bit. It ended up being 85...
