by Minstrel | Jun 4, 2023 | Sierra, Zero days
I’m. So. Exhausted. Yesterday took it out of my something fierce. My appetite is endless today. My legs are sore. My knees hurt from getting tweaked while postholing. I slept in as much as I could, which is depressingly little. I’m just excited to have a slow, lazy...
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 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,...
