http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog daily 0.75 2016-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462549974999-06I4MN0D93XMCCXMS46T/Day+7+CA+sitting+on+boulder+looking+out+towards+Emerald+Peak+from+upper+Darwin+Bench.JPG PCT + Then Some http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/11/9/this-pie-eating-contest-is-hereby-complete monthly 0.5 2017-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478737764292-HTPIHCAUGEMFZT2AUS4I/IMG_7517.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete Golden fall colors in the oaks and dry grasses around Mt. Laguna in early November https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478737368130-K6LSNTY9WKMRA46A5OHV/IMG_7632.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete Sunrise on the PCT headed south from Mt. Laguna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478737536353-PW273V6N7019FHS80OQN/IMG_7524.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete Meadows, oaks, and chaparral as far as the eye can see after leaving Long Canyon behind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478738142893-ELMCYQTLTS0TXTMCPYRY/IMG_7545.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete In SoCal, chaparral usually includes at least a smattering of yucca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478737597742-ISM939LGWSUCNUZ0NPJJ/IMG_7536.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete Looks like even the cactus are showing a little fall color (they didn't want to be left out) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478737640565-SW1HPR88XLWOA9C58D20/IMG_7555.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete PCT trail marker at the Kitchen Creek Road crossing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478738641243-DMSTO8YUA89AYWB91Y92/IMG_7554.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete Rock formations above Kitchen Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478737628346-JAV51XFEWJN9S5AZ6BQ8/IMG_7556.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete You'd never know a busy interstate freeway is just around the corner from this view along the Kitchen Creek drainage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478737563585-4EVLCK6A49TXVVHVMKDU/IMG_7561.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete The PCT passes under I-8 alongside sage and mature Cottonwood trees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478738591915-ZOCS9B4DCA6OYBBTPLAR/IMG_7562.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete The bridge over Cottonwood Creek (dry) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478738615421-C2E1DQHX8GMF837RS2XY/IMG_7564.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete Granite knolls surround the Lake Morena area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478739021105-4PVKNLZRUPO3SIGM4IDY/IMG_7568.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete There's just a small pool of water in Morena Reservoir down by the dam, and it shimmers at sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478739316474-5Q56ED94D9R0VPVB7WH3/IMG_7548.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete Yep, unexploded military ordnance would keep me on the trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478739146320-85KCFK2PK2X4JWTPCOI9/IMG_7585.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete Various dangers of the desert, en español https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478739183569-GQNKZC3OWHAC9DJ1B3VK/IMG_7577.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete Another sign co-opted as an informal trail marker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478739191802-XEA5E3W84KPWEIXEJK34/IMG_7610.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete About 2649 down, and just ONE little mile left to hike https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478796131881-S29V6E568RWKBLLBLC05/IMG_7592.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete Morning on the south rim of Hauser Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478796109525-UTUP76O3GP0RZ0SGE77F/IMG_7599.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete So many burn zones along the PCT in SoCal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478795934426-GTH4YEMV76LW5CUFHVTI/IMG_7602.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete New shoots surround nearly every charred stalk in the Border Fire burn zone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478795808525-9HM40K8OT8G0PJ2EZ3UA/IMG_7606.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete Landscape near Campo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478796491009-0L2WI85CGM6KTTT5K1H0/IMG_7633.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete The final set of railroad tracks, near Hwy 94 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478796407355-XA8VYKFN92W2BADUAO0P/IMG_7636.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete SOBO numbers 40 & 41 (PC - Julie)  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478739571578-8V3V9INCLHMUOXEMT738/IMG_7623.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete Signing the trail register https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478796214987-5CQ1OWSLIOV6TJDX3X2L/IMG_7631.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete Julie & Macro headed to the car on the US side of the international border https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478796665643-76ZQ4CVBPUPWYBNQNWJH/IMG_7641.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete We are most definitely thru-hikers, and this hike is now through!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478820694919-5MGYRIQUA836LB3HSO5X/IMG_7451.JPG PCT + Then Some - This Pie-Eating Contest is Hereby Complete Morning golden hour in the San Felipe Hills, and the only ocotillos of the entire hike http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/11/6/the-golden-desert-and-silver-shadows monthly 0.5 2016-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478656135123-PTDA9SEBT52OPXEO8944/IMG_0998.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Golden Desert and Silver Shadows Silhouetted trees on the valley floor just out of Warner Springs.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478656193181-P51PLFLB8L38FKEVYE2X/IMG_1007.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Golden Desert and Silver Shadows Huckleberry sitting on the wing of Eagle Rock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478665194587-EHAWOC68VFYOQW5106KR/IMG_1130.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Golden Desert and Silver Shadows Looks cozy. This is Billy Goat's cave. Fits one hiker, nicely.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478663752500-CM0VGKNPNR645FWTAZZC/IMG_1062.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Golden Desert and Silver Shadows Yucca and Barrel Cactus in the San Felipe Hills.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478667694043-OQ2O7FI8HYETKW62V6TJ/IMG_1022.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Golden Desert and Silver Shadows A horny toad blending in with the background.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478663655113-MVNKRP3M30QQILS4JNHF/IMG_1092.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Golden Desert and Silver Shadows Huckleberry and her silver shadow along Chariot Valley Road.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478667875667-OBR0CBM6O5D4H9K8FOJF/IMG_1068.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Golden Desert and Silver Shadows The barrel cactus are pretty stunning, especially their bright pink needles.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478664952335-8JLH4D80XYR20XHX9E9U/IMG_1056.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Golden Desert and Silver Shadows Ocotillo putting out new leaves after the recent rain. Unfortunately we missed seeing them bloom.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478667205649-GF7JQC0JN0MCLFFGRKM5/IMG_1108.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Golden Desert and Silver Shadows Teddy Bear Cholla. They look adorable, yet I still wouldn't want to hug them.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478646586377-2UX65KXRNPL4RDY1A2M4/IMG_1080.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Golden Desert and Silver Shadows Water cache in the "man cave" at Scissors Crossing.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478667273469-LWKEPCWHY4Q70UBMNVNG/IMG_1104.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Golden Desert and Silver Shadows Dusk amongst the granite and manzanita of Garnet Mountain.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478655718696-8F99R83WVKG80GGP8ORC/IMG_1129.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Golden Desert and Silver Shadows Mt. Laguna Lodge. A welcome respite near the end of the journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478665260742-0NLGD4Q47E1FHALEGKU7/IMG_1018.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Golden Desert and Silver Shadows Huckleberry smiling jubilantly as we hit the 100 mile mark.   http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/11/6/border-fever monthly 0.5 2016-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478525009499-T47DUZDQACE0N187QMEK/IMG_7506.JPG PCT + Then Some - Border Fever Ready for a 4:30pm start at the Cedar Spring Trailhead, flouting fellow SOBO Happy Feet's theory: "If you can't get out of town before 2:30pm, you might as well just spend the night" (PC - Julie) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478489921832-35NG6KYPFIQIC81DXLNG/IMG_7476.JPG PCT + Then Some - Border Fever Mist coming into the valley looking back from the climb up Cedar Spring Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478489879922-HEDRGS09GL57VRY35TAO/IMG_7503.JPG PCT + Then Some - Border Fever Lion Peak with clouds settled in over Lake Hemet and Idyllwild at sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478531721237-UZJACGT2YVRBGAQGGAU8/IMG_7331.JPG PCT + Then Some - Border Fever Macro in plenty of layers on a crisp fall morning headed out of the San Jacintos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478531694547-3WEE5W49DW6PQ7OCFE5N/IMG_7333.JPG PCT + Then Some - Border Fever These prickly pears have an amazingly wide range through SoCal ecosystems   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478531689339-MFEDCPBVLGOTVBGIWP3E/IMG_7328.JPG PCT + Then Some - Border Fever A new flower! It also grows from cracks in the granite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478524823035-768G9TPQHGGMN9G14RC7/IMG_7375.JPG PCT + Then Some - Border Fever Water tank at Mike's Place https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478545099982-K1MKOOHGACALZLLDE51U/IMG_7342.JPG PCT + Then Some - Border Fever Little free library at Mile 145 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478490154152-TJA58XQ5PZSPAJWQK8Z4/IMG_7502.JPG PCT + Then Some - Border Fever Huckleberry & Macro - ¡Border Fever!  at Malibu East, or PCT Mile 145.37 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478524772559-UOCIL6DY9GE3KXG0A76J/IMG_7348.JPG PCT + Then Some - Border Fever We came across this weathered note on the trail, warning hikers about the "farmers"  with greenhouses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478545480763-R2Z7920A0F6FX3I8F31L/IMG_7533.JPG PCT + Then Some - Border Fever Headed back on-trail after milkshakes for 2nd breakfast (PC - Twister's mom)  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478545141756-GZTZBRHY5HMGMH5UZRO5/IMG_7335.JPG PCT + Then Some - Border Fever Chaparral plants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478545133059-RGEPKN5O2R3GQABQ0COU/IMG_7338.JPG PCT + Then Some - Border Fever Dry hills south of Hwy 74 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478549363259-LM44GUQQIOGQLPOD135I/IMG_7558.JPG PCT + Then Some - Border Fever Umbrellas are a lifesaver on warm SoCal days https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478545337316-RRFJKG1DDSQRGWQV2K9P/IMG_7350.JPG PCT + Then Some - Border Fever There's a little rat bastard growing here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478545121266-8ZBSKNNTU814D6L0YNXO/IMG_7371.JPG PCT + Then Some - Border Fever Transition from chaparral to desert https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478544861480-9TIMAGGK4IODJJBF2L11/IMG_7360.JPG PCT + Then Some - Border Fever Morning golden hour as we head towards Bucksnort Mountain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478544848168-GO0QP3MUK4R6V3B6PLGR/IMG_7369.JPG PCT + Then Some - Border Fever Looking back from Combs Peak towards our long traverse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478544831377-N4GVZLKSTQMY4G8HK8HO/IMG_7380.JPG PCT + Then Some - Border Fever Granite boulders and deep blue sky to rival the Sierra, but plants give it away as SoCal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478544638641-F3LHFDIX0SYNE3KRW4EB/IMG_7386.JPG PCT + Then Some - Border Fever It's fall in the Agua Caliente drainage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478544678350-07YRGX0G6CFNXWZOURRS/IMG_7388.JPG PCT + Then Some - Border Fever Sunset in the oaks nearing Warner Springs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478525119736-72W2SE00KLH7UKW3Q6QU/IMG_7336.JPG PCT + Then Some - Border Fever Only 150 miles left to hike?!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478525125228-2UYG6S8S5PXUX57DXD3A/IMG_7373.JPG PCT + Then Some - Border Fever To get to Riverside County from here, you'd have to head north - we are in San Diego County! http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/11/2/a-perfect-storm-on-san-jacinto monthly 0.5 2016-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478224806532-PVOQP3MTQUBN0QIM8H96/IMG_0807.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Perfect Storm on San Jacinto Storm clouds brewing as we cross the desert.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478224879211-F17TKLJEI7UV93FI49V5/IMG_0813.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Perfect Storm on San Jacinto Huckleberry and I found the friendly house in Snow Creek Village.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478224929340-3AUD6GFVDBTFY6EUJSK2/IMG_0814.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Perfect Storm on San Jacinto I think they could have just said "Enter at your own risk."  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478224945366-GV1TXLKHN1CZFCTOZ70P/IMG_0822.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Perfect Storm on San Jacinto The rain storm brought us another rainbow in the desert. A welcome distraction from our ascent into the San Jacintos.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478224956238-AJQVIV43WJ757J7OK6YE/IMG_0826.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Perfect Storm on San Jacinto Meanwhile in the other direction, Huckleberry and I enter the storm zone.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478225024484-S35ZNPRHETXD7IVNLBPQ/IMG_0850.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Perfect Storm on San Jacinto After the wind storm, we were greeted with a glorious sunrise.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478225035860-W59CSI5RY8ETF349UDCQ/IMG_0859.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Perfect Storm on San Jacinto Two layers of clouds persisting over the valley between the San Bernardinos and San Jacintos.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478225084634-28EXFZ1UGY9EGI98GF5Y/IMG_0885.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Perfect Storm on San Jacinto Fog-like clouds lingering in the valley above Idyllwild.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478225118929-CJWAG4OW82KDLKXBY949/IMG_0899.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Perfect Storm on San Jacinto Coulter Pine cone. These littered the trail down to the campground.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478225122724-5OTOBLI4ODTDBZ9I3IIP/IMG_0903.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Perfect Storm on San Jacinto Last light on the San Jacintos as we made our way to Herkey Creek Campground.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478225003739-Q3M6H99VDW3AB15N9F4O/IMG_0834.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Perfect Storm on San Jacinto Hard to believe it, now we have less than 200 miles to go!  http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/11/1/so-much-diversity-in-socal monthly 0.5 2016-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478038729407-3FED4FMJ7E7J3M7Y0I1A/IMG_7023.JPG PCT + Then Some - So Much Diversity in SoCal High desert landscape and cloud drama south of Big Bear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478038564124-HC3RONIPZD6N0XELRZRT/IMG_7030.JPG PCT + Then Some - So Much Diversity in SoCal The first of three rainbows over the desert on a stormy day in the San Bernadino Mountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478038757400-PVQNKPB1YXL7D7CY8WS6/IMG_7043.JPG PCT + Then Some - So Much Diversity in SoCal A Jeffrey pine forest along Arrastre Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478038532711-LQPFHO7DAYXXF0884YHA/IMG_7077.JPG PCT + Then Some - So Much Diversity in SoCal Morning golden hour in the higher elevations as we climb towards San Gorgonio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478038699119-YKPOAVHOP2BYBDVISQJ3/IMG_7088.JPG PCT + Then Some - So Much Diversity in SoCal New growth along the trail through the Lake Fire burn zone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478038618993-X2R8Q6EJST0HTPO5PXCI/IMG_7091.JPG PCT + Then Some - So Much Diversity in SoCal More severe destruction from the Lake Fire in the upper Mission Creek drainage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478039819740-342S2PQJD29NS0RY39P6/IMG_7307.JPG PCT + Then Some - So Much Diversity in SoCal Lush growth along the North Fork of Mission Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478038792958-ZVQSM7L300SHJ4J3ILXA/IMG_7111.JPG PCT + Then Some - So Much Diversity in SoCal Canyon walls as we descend along Mission Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478039716925-59NWU7LIYJKBGC36IMF5/IMG_7133.JPG PCT + Then Some - So Much Diversity in SoCal Evening golden hour and long views on the ridges between the North and West Forks of Mission Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478040186953-3NCYE4UQWKT9DTNWEH8X/IMG_7153.JPG PCT + Then Some - So Much Diversity in SoCal A new plant that is prolific on the dry slopes around 2000', whose silvery grey foliage is striking in early morning light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478039735530-4ROBA1T2TBQOWAJJUL4E/IMG_7105.JPG PCT + Then Some - So Much Diversity in SoCal We call this one pinkberry, for obvious reasons. Initially we mistook it for a manzanita but as we saw more and more it's clearly quite different.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478038799362-OG0BK6S2UTR7B64VJPPW/IMG_7122.JPG PCT + Then Some - So Much Diversity in SoCal A new cactus as we approach the low desert https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478038642916-2VLTXOSEQ3K0PBJ60YUD/IMG_7179.JPG PCT + Then Some - So Much Diversity in SoCal This one's prickly like most, but has flower stalks that resemble lettuce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478038019431-1QDUNZ4R8IWK2FVIXX9T/IMG_7140.JPG PCT + Then Some - So Much Diversity in SoCal A reality nature show in progress, pre-dawn in the Whitewater Preserve. Starring one baby rattlesnake and an unfortunate desert rat.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478039678519-0FIN5EEU86WJ6PT750OF/IMG_7175.JPG PCT + Then Some - So Much Diversity in SoCal So many turbines at the Mesa wind farm were idle on a pretty windy day that we wondered if the farm was still in operation   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478038032112-W3VUQOD84G7VSL3EKG9W/IMG_7137.JPG PCT + Then Some - So Much Diversity in SoCal Helpful trail rock at Whitewater Preserve, near PCT mile 218. We are almost done!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478038055721-YKVMCKKJKBT98X7LEQQE/IMG_7046.JPG PCT + Then Some - So Much Diversity in SoCal The most artistic trail magic dumpster we've ever seen. We might have sat on the couch if it wasn't raining.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478038104079-YNRBQG7D2T4NQSUHU69N/IMG_7050.JPG PCT + Then Some - So Much Diversity in SoCal One sad brown bear unlucky enough to have landed at "Predators of the Wild"  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478039308718-U8OEIP0WK5HXVR7V1H75/IMG_7148.JPG PCT + Then Some - So Much Diversity in SoCal Morning glow looking north over the pale valley of the Whitewater River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478040035448-5WB84EF9LRNEFXO3AWMW/IMG_7163.JPG PCT + Then Some - So Much Diversity in SoCal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478039322163-CH2GHSQM85Y443Q64XD2/IMG_7187.JPG PCT + Then Some - So Much Diversity in SoCal That's "Goodbye, Section C" for SOBOs! Section B, here we come.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478038587372-NLA2HD1R2QG2CCSA5MSD/IMG_7191.JPG PCT + Then Some - So Much Diversity in SoCal It's looking stormy over the San Jacinto range looking across I-10 as we come down out of the foothills http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/11/1/pleasantly-surprised-in-the-san-bernadinos monthly 0.5 2016-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478036227448-465U25KY07S8N1KYUVK5/IMG_0594.JPG PCT + Then Some - Pleasantly Surprised In the San Bernadinos Dawn looking back to the San Gabriels from the San Bernardinos.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478037315706-RD2BKT1JSC5RX1YJ6CI6/IMG_0627.JPG PCT + Then Some - Pleasantly Surprised In the San Bernadinos Deep Creek Canyon, an oasis in the Transverse Ranges of the desert.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478037194585-SOUVLT3SMM1AVN5WHT7N/IMG_0608.JPG PCT + Then Some - Pleasantly Surprised In the San Bernadinos In the flood plain below the Mojave Forks Dam.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478036312776-HXG2N6UY7CFVXWJOLWQB/IMG_0673.JPG PCT + Then Some - Pleasantly Surprised In the San Bernadinos Hello said the Tarantula, welcome to my backyard.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478036345427-9N3BT0SA98RT6BHDBK5O/IMG_0614.JPG PCT + Then Some - Pleasantly Surprised In the San Bernadinos We carefully waited for this snake to leave the trail.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478036402398-5IM6I7BRZ76YII0MFJG6/IMG_0619.JPG PCT + Then Some - Pleasantly Surprised In the San Bernadinos Rainbow Bridge across the Deep Creek.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478036445590-YX2P0DDK4I8VGRVA86A2/IMG_0906.JPG PCT + Then Some - Pleasantly Surprised In the San Bernadinos Enjoying some hot springs foot soaking.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478036496092-VGYZI7TGQYBEOPH7UVAC/IMG_0624.JPG PCT + Then Some - Pleasantly Surprised In the San Bernadinos Deep Creek Canyon below the chaparral.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478036588269-DGZBR9VNM0E115TKPV4H/IMG_0632.JPG PCT + Then Some - Pleasantly Surprised In the San Bernadinos The chaparral is starkly beautiful and very poky and sharp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478036597475-67UU10XIC2H1934P7BSC/FullSizeRender.jpg PCT + Then Some - Pleasantly Surprised In the San Bernadinos Dawn, time to hit the trail, miles to go.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1478036735156-OTVU4BXVFLFG7YLVO01Z/IMG_0664.JPG PCT + Then Some - Pleasantly Surprised In the San Bernadinos Cacti, we keep seeing new species the further south we hike.   http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/10/28/alone-on-the-trail-but-never-far-from-civilization monthly 0.5 2016-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477665447082-JV6526327NN4Z5JRFUGP/IMG_6805.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization A rainy mini-section hike of the PCT on our otherwise zero day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477665167143-D76E7R16TJDZGHADWUQU/IMG_6807.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization Grey skies contrast well with the late October blooms near Wrightwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477665183063-KTIZ7APAMM1R78FUPWYQ/IMG_6866.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization Setting out into a foggy wet morning at Inspiration Point on Hwy 2 (PC - Anna)  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477665725912-TB2N6C6T8RR00M5C6O1M/IMG_6816.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization Bits of hail in a hollowed log at the top of Wrightwood ridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477665745038-7L29SD9YNLTU0A6JDCLI/IMG_6818.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization A huge puddle near the trail is a rare sight in SoCal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477665856457-D8GDN1Y7EVYXXEKKXGAW/IMG_6825.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization Views north from Blue Ridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477665893860-XO0LOJ53LBP5TNFJI378/IMG_6834.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization Dry landscape along the ridge line traverse towards Gobblers Knob https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477666166274-KSYIOJ44852WT29F3CU1/IMG_6845.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization The hillside is strangely red-orange, a warning of the burn zone just around the corner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477666194185-I7DUKYYBLN8ZTPG1KSET/IMG_6850.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization Foggy skeleton forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477666213650-G55MS74A5I84Q98J9Q8P/IMG_6867.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization a few yucca plants are partially spared near a forest road in the Blue Cut Fire burn zone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477666241980-KXA5XCFE8M9GOPFYKNNX/IMG_6870.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization New grass in the Blue Cut Fire after the first rain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477666552224-JR9EHJDPYZBOHNCDEQJR/IMG_6882.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization Nature is resilient, as evidenced by this fresh growth in the Blue Cut Fire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477666537461-Z0NSQA373BQYP7ZYBX89/IMG_6872.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization Evening light over Lone Pine Canyon and pink Ralston Peak looking north, green finger of intact vegetation on the hillside https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477666692047-QABKFTBRFXBLUAAOXO02/IMG_6894.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization Morning light on the Ralston Peak traverse, looking south towards the San Gabriel Mountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477666787027-SY8ZGW0RIN3NTMS66AB7/IMG_6910.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization Pink-orange rocks stand out against the blackened earth and remind me of pit-fired ceramics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477666727040-H82CTTQHJ1H16B647M8S/IMG_6898.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization Sandstone formations along the RR tracks near I-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477666683369-HL7BN07E2879VKCDTHAB/IMG_7010.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization This is how we get under the RR tracks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477667765044-ZOQZX90V61JPRS5I9PT3/IMG_6924.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization View back across I-15 towards Mt Baldy and the San Gabriels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477668461000-7ZBC8QKMFDGCTZHCNKDE/IMG_7016.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization So much destruction from the Blue Cut Fire, both of nature and of man made structures like this https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477667776959-TO2CE2AZ7937IYFFKKRU/IMG_6926.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization Finally, some intact desert after nearly 20 miles of burn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477666840064-747M62NQUVMSUUJPIPJS/IMG_6914.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization Partially burned cactus and one of the many trains that go through Cajon Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477667743479-BS31WSALSNOYBWO52N84/IMG_6917.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization Looking back at our route under the I-15 freeway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477667354597-BNZZZQTMDW1LAK362QLO/IMG_6929.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization Don't take this guy home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477666761218-MQ6GDEFWDS94ZB4WZA22/IMG_6921.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization Macro heading through endless burned foothills, always near high-voltage power lines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477667639816-S3JSK7V06YYTDNFNVPE9/IMG_6927.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization Distant mountains from the mixed forest of Little Horsethief Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477666934730-L09XKT9NL30MRVIM2X1R/IMG_6931.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization Silverwood Lake, surrounded by intact vegetation but unfortunately also plenty of litter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477668000489-7DNTPCGMWBIJTE9C4050/IMG_6902.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization This retaining wall survived, but is no match for the erosion of the past weekend's rains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477668318719-573FHL4JMAEE1K5ND9DT/IMG_7013.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization PCT sticker marking this culvert as part of the trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477667346706-O450J601ZJ9XYRYWJKJ6/IMG_7012.JPG PCT + Then Some - Alone On the Trail But Never Far From Civilization A burnt but still readable trail marker fared better than many others in the burn zone http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/10/23/desperados-and-boy-scouts-in-the-san-gabriel-mountains monthly 0.5 2016-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477312246535-C23X5RBTOFQ9U65UOF74/IMG_0390.JPG PCT + Then Some - Desperados and Boy Scouts in the San Gabriel Mountains Huckleberry on the traversing climb into the San Gabriel Mountains.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477312027178-SKGIO628MZEFUZV98Y8C/IMG_0394.JPG PCT + Then Some - Desperados and Boy Scouts in the San Gabriel Mountains Poodle Dog Bush, cute name for a plant whose touch is worse than poison oak. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477312077965-2OBC9NOXU2WFKS4WEKDD/IMG_0386.JPG PCT + Then Some - Desperados and Boy Scouts in the San Gabriel Mountains Wildflowers still in bloom.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477312425034-3U09RA0PTQXJOGS0UP2S/IMG_0398.JPG PCT + Then Some - Desperados and Boy Scouts in the San Gabriel Mountains Still finding some fall foliage down here in SoCal.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477312513619-DINRFKLD52KN3NYCX1QT/IMG_0417.JPG PCT + Then Some - Desperados and Boy Scouts in the San Gabriel Mountains Sunset over the Angeles Crest.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477313493638-S8JNX8YAFQJ4N7XLHUIY/IMG_0424.JPG PCT + Then Some - Desperados and Boy Scouts in the San Gabriel Mountains If you have to walk a road, at least the Angeles Crest Hwy has views.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477312722330-FDC14CGULCLPK0LPAONV/IMG_0403.JPG PCT + Then Some - Desperados and Boy Scouts in the San Gabriel Mountains Jeffery pines, old friends that we are happy to see.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477313322997-BLKYOZ9EAE4FMUY0NGZP/IMG_0437.JPG PCT + Then Some - Desperados and Boy Scouts in the San Gabriel Mountains Yucca or another related succulent create these wonderful geometric patterns.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477313345465-NLZQ5KYZBR8KYS13N691/IMG_0446.JPG PCT + Then Some - Desperados and Boy Scouts in the San Gabriel Mountains The view of Mt. Baldy and the San Antonio Massif. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477313140791-PK5ZMVDCNRGS8XN2747C/IMG_0483.JPG PCT + Then Some - Desperados and Boy Scouts in the San Gabriel Mountains Huckleberry and I on the summit of Mt. Baden-Powell.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477312923317-2LUK7U4AEQVYTEZB844B/IMG_0482.JPG PCT + Then Some - Desperados and Boy Scouts in the San Gabriel Mountains The Wally Waldron Tree, a Limber pine, estimated to be at least 1500 years old. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477312722574-HW7HPY96XHFOO6BNEG9W/IMG_0475.JPG PCT + Then Some - Desperados and Boy Scouts in the San Gabriel Mountains Huckleberry, Clark, and me in front of the Grassy Hollow Visitor's Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477313032334-OPEAMP3S1QB83BVKNXUO/IMG_0481.JPG PCT + Then Some - Desperados and Boy Scouts in the San Gabriel Mountains Anna and I on our PCT hike to Inspiration Point.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477336359195-K5J82CQG6N2G4ORCU2CV/IMG_0463.JPG PCT + Then Some - Desperados and Boy Scouts in the San Gabriel Mountains 5 thru-hikers and a host family of 4 makes for a big table at Rick's Roadhouse. http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/10/23/the-outermost-outskirts-of-la monthly 0.5 2016-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477266057313-IO9MPO85UCRS45F1VQND/IMG_6612.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA Macro at Hikertown. These old-town buildings are facades, the real bunkhouse is nearby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477266112814-WW5Y61GNEBQEI74BVJWI/IMG_6623.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA Macro heading up the hill south of Hwy 138 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477266223603-XBSKF22KDS0GRUGB7W0F/IMG_6625.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA Dry hills above Oakdale Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477267084790-N1WGTGQBD065CXSVH90N/IMG_6655.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA Golden light on the oaks of Liebre Mountain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477266947357-9MC2VHDD03TFTDMJOJ78/IMG_6633.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA Liebre Mountain sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477265699556-LHC563R4KT058GHVYPFJ/IMG_6683.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA Golden chaparral-covered hills in late afternoon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477267047390-4K26Z8MTEQEH0TDO71MG/IMG_6649.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA Morning light makes the chaparral glow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477268436063-8YQHOGUR2IG8OU4I5864/IMG_6778.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA The official 500 mile marker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477267061078-BYXT7P4I0N063QFNCCEY/IMG_6650.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA Macro at the current-year 500 mile mark (not including detours and closures) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477267826786-NP8JP8AK5UJ2HADZA9NX/IMG_6661.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA It's definitely fall in Shake Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477267824598-LLFJQ1U37JTCQ5M2UIB5/IMG_6657.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA Our old 'friend' poison oak along the trail through Shake Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477269083453-N9RFEAK7ODOGFYFN5U90/IMG_6667.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA Road walk! The Powerhouse Fire detour takes us along Pine Canyon Road.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477267707067-CWU1IJ9KI457YNMAUVF5/IMG_6780.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA Who's running the ostrich ranch? Quail? And why so many yard sales? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477267078072-ZT4FKBXUWL0GXN7LUD6P/IMG_6670.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA Ostriches on the farm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477268423317-YTG0BXT0DZU8DUQ6CE24/FullSizeRender.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA Funville right this way, but Keep Out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477268511996-OSUKNLTOFA8X0IUAA7H0/IMG_6672.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA Too bad these pomegranates aren't hanging over the road https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477266248648-HQ514BOXH5R1M9MQPA6N/IMG_6679.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA Elizabeth 'Lake' is that parched-earth depression beyond the sign https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477267724229-R2C3GXI5QUCFG9WHJFBA/IMG_6681.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA On Kim's patio with clean legs from her hose!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477269892368-BPDBR204GFIN4B5ICRN2/IMG_6688.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA The pale rock and earth set off the dark reds of these flowers perfectly, and also make for great moonlit hiking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477269488761-QNQ303FAJWZ1F300NDEM/IMG_6687.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA The most creative trail marker we've seen yet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477266208896-OLUSG8R8SKCOCFC65B9G/IMG_6684.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA Manzanita on the chaparral-covered hills south of Green Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477269748998-1AVQP83753DVVSTFJNPN/IMG_6696.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA Bouquet Canyon reservoir is the most water we've seen in one place since entering Southern CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477269740124-GTJMDSBT1DXUXY46QN3U/IMG_6709.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA The dry side of the hill as we start our descent towards the Sierra Pelona valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477258649448-BFJTUWB28WVF1SRWWPQN/IMG_6779.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA We think this guy was a gopher snake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477263100704-LPBW1VY0YYGG5XJ6PM20/IMG_6713.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA Macro at a trail register several miles from Agua Dulce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477258713076-XMEA9G1J0OCLELCQTHA7/IMG_6777.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA Downtown Agua Dulce, somewhere between Hiker Heaven and Mexico https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477263170207-MQ7FKD9SWGLZBJYSJZGZ/IMG_6718.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA Hiker Heaven AKA the Saufley's back yard in Agua Dulce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477269435120-MAYSNOOVNTYSZLSGJPDV/IMG_6716.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Outermost Outskirts of LA The road into Agua Dulce is lined with horse properties, but it's still a road walk http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/10/20/the-hikers-of-lamancha-1 monthly 0.5 2016-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477053639285-MAP4YJQQO7NX5OK7PO4E/IMG_0189.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Hikers of LaMancha Wind turbines as far as the eye could see.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477056577330-3SAYSNZLUU4GNUJ9RLVV/IMG_0239.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Hikers of LaMancha Follow me.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477056566832-M3Z1R52DPV2ORTRST3IA/IMG_0209.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Hikers of LaMancha Looks a bit like home. We had golden hills, sunrise pink tinged fog and the moon.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477053718866-N1QYHMRMMFBKTZY5O3MF/IMG_0213.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Hikers of LaMancha Early morning light on the fog above the wind turbines.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477053581374-UF9C26HCU60BRUJ53G9J/IMG_0184.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Hikers of LaMancha Huckleberry standing next to the freshly stained bench.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477057221787-XYCA6CD5ECQ25I55O8C4/IMG_0264.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Hikers of LaMancha Apparently we could walk across the farm too.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477055036941-LSXKRBZP9UFLZG77Q02G/FullSizeRender.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Hikers of LaMancha We were touched by how much the management of the Iberdrola Windfarm looked out for hikers.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477055149819-OXT7HYOV1AGNK7IOSX3W/IMG_0250.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Hikers of LaMancha Fog and clouds rolling in over the desert made for some stormy looking skies   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477054777227-9G8FLY0GA2KPYBIQG5MG/IMG_0224.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Hikers of LaMancha Huckleberry relaxing at the 549 Bar & Grille.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477054841710-KX8NIBBR0ZVVDBS40V9T/IMG_0221.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Hikers of LaMancha Thank you Trail Angels for your kindness in the desert!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477055228896-3IOOFL3ZJGOT851JP9KJ/IMG_0248.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Hikers of LaMancha Horny Toad, juvenile edition.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477055396242-5Z0MNFI24XJLS8I9VABR/IMG_0217.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Hikers of LaMancha There were still wildflowers in bloom in the desert this late in the year. I was happily surprised.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477055569918-0FT40H4KT7BX8FHQFHJS/IMG_0238.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Hikers of LaMancha This tongue of cloud persisted all day and jutted out into the desert. I didn't think an already dramatic land could look more so, but it did.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477055463232-E4WV5053SGA15FJ912N5/IMG_0280.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Hikers of LaMancha Shadowgram capturing our dawn hiking in the desert.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477056807334-TRBG34M111608UOM9QDJ/IMG_0279.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Hikers of LaMancha Desert dawn with Joshua Trees along the aqueduct.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477055260179-9TKPZWM9S6U8IQT7DTP7/IMG_0291.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Hikers of LaMancha As if we could see this from 100' away...  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477055342071-02M3RPQX4TP1WNZAEWOA/IMG_0297.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Hikers of LaMancha On the PCT, they do saw we walk the aqueduct, so Huckleberry have it a try.   http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/10/16/water-is-now-the-only-element-we-care-about monthly 0.5 2017-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477023027084-JLYXEK2D4X21K9UKEQMG/IMG_6271.JPG PCT + Then Some - Water Is Now the Only Element We Care About It's dry in the desert https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477020616057-EI5TNHT8Y5FRN9VFGH2O/IMG_6261.JPG PCT + Then Some - Water Is Now the Only Element We Care About Uranium-laden water, when there IS any water https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477021284157-ACHCBRHIF8EPC04VG6M8/IMG_6343.JPG PCT + Then Some - Water Is Now the Only Element We Care About Bird Spring Pass cache, an amazing sight after 19 dry miles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477022486584-BAVWN0GU7LQ4XFQ7QBHG/IMG_6344.JPG PCT + Then Some - Water Is Now the Only Element We Care About Helpful diagram on how to find cow ponds in case cache is dry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477021357554-QQ6AE16HOFQHI8WHI685/IMG_6307.JPG PCT + Then Some - Water Is Now the Only Element We Care About Burn zone on a high plateau in the Kiavah Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477022153337-QLA1K6MVV6T42PJHCRV4/IMG_6339.JPG PCT + Then Some - Water Is Now the Only Element We Care About Yucca and Joshua trees and that big desert sky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477021311876-EJIHPPJ13JZW5UJX3EY6/IMG_6328.JPG PCT + Then Some - Water Is Now the Only Element We Care About Pinyon pines and broad canyon views https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477021751271-U8ZGQPIS9U2PTWCTSXPG/IMG_6349.JPG PCT + Then Some - Water Is Now the Only Element We Care About Desert evening light south of Bird Spring Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477022697460-N72Y0RKD8W8WIYJ5REVS/IMG_6298.JPG PCT + Then Some - Water Is Now the Only Element We Care About In the burn zone south of Willow Spring Road, this seems like a good enough spot for a PCT marker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477021091161-GCMJWW8N78JOXTPTH7MB/IMG_6374.JPG PCT + Then Some - Water Is Now the Only Element We Care About Evening golden hour on Joshua trees is pretty magical https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477022802700-5680O863BDU19L6120JB/IMG_6383.JPG PCT + Then Some - Water Is Now the Only Element We Care About So many OHV roads here that the trail is "protected" with metal stiles we have to step over at every junction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477022585991-EPA1OAZZ23LKS6OXP3K2/IMG_6406.JPG PCT + Then Some - Water Is Now the Only Element We Care About Mixed forest makes for fall colors along Cottonwood Creek (dry) south of Landers Meadow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477021052278-E7U3UQTLP718XXVL3E8J/IMG_6315.JPG PCT + Then Some - Water Is Now the Only Element We Care About Broad canyons are perfect for raptors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477022037329-YNC4I62AJS2OEBKV44OE/IMG_6415.JPG PCT + Then Some - Water Is Now the Only Element We Care About Macro on a foggy morning north of Tehachapi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477021850670-WUI4YWTT72IMB19MHEGJ/IMG_6429.JPG PCT + Then Some - Water Is Now the Only Element We Care About Golden hour is even better with clearing fog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477022011425-FV0OZM5TWK7Y5DOQP0CG/IMG_6450.JPG PCT + Then Some - Water Is Now the Only Element We Care About Coming into our first wind farms above Tehachapi   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477021440344-99H8ZY7ZW2OHY6XRVKN0/IMG_6452.JPG PCT + Then Some - Water Is Now the Only Element We Care About We are enchanted by the turbines   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477021896774-HKHW3D0ECSLYBF3WUKES/IMG_6451.JPG PCT + Then Some - Water Is Now the Only Element We Care About You wouldn't believe how strong the wind is here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1477021154677-C35HJ8BBLWFHOAKKW7RX/IMG_6491.JPG PCT + Then Some - Water Is Now the Only Element We Care About Tehachapi loves its trains http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/10/16/strangers-in-a-strange-land monthly 0.5 2020-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476637235577-MJF9JL3YQROI26BWKFSV/IMG_9927.JPG PCT + Then Some - Strangers In a Strange Land The new normal, burned trees and sagebrush. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476637102724-TWYO1QS25SS20XF3G9YT/IMG_9919.JPG PCT + Then Some - Strangers In a Strange Land Storms blown over, intro to desert colors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476641727626-5VJ46W3ILZN65HZVR1HA/IMG_9954.JPG PCT + Then Some - Strangers In a Strange Land Prickly pear cactus, dried red flowers, desert palate intro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476637259724-BJHNYRZ35BIBWIL6WPSU/IMG_9924.JPG PCT + Then Some - Strangers In a Strange Land Dome Lands Wilderness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476638244617-83TO0DVUZKZ8BDHLUJTS/IMG_9942.JPG PCT + Then Some - Strangers In a Strange Land First predawn morning view. I think I'm going to like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476638710948-UH2LJV6ST0PN3QG8E6LR/IMG_9920.JPG PCT + Then Some - Strangers In a Strange Land The south fork of the Kern River dry, 5 miles ago it was flowing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476639611572-MK0NKV9OUH3XV1669LBS/IMG_9982.JPG PCT + Then Some - Strangers In a Strange Land Windswept Pinyon pine on the edge of the desert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476640634490-E8GCXDXZKVLDZYR31OC7/IMG_9976.JPG PCT + Then Some - Strangers In a Strange Land Joshua Trees, welcome to the desert indeed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476639438555-ZQ27RQR8BLLGMMUTE5FE/IMG_9968.JPG PCT + Then Some - Strangers In a Strange Land Tarantula, minding her own business on the trail. Welcome to the desert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476637392385-KV0WG56HRF7PKHI6EC0Y/IMG_9929.JPG PCT + Then Some - Strangers In a Strange Land Yucca plants, the first we saw in the desert. http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/10/15/a-paradigm-shift monthly 0.5 2020-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476636140297-21ONIZH51DXY0NXQED25/IMG_6009.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Paradigm Shift Slope of Foxtail pines in the southern Sierra https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476635120381-2W74QIF5VB90Y0AYGDVL/IMG_6004.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Paradigm Shift Chicken Spring Lake is the last we'll see in the Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476635619210-J08Y1CZSFX7ZEGPKEDYL/IMG_6012.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Paradigm Shift One of many high meadows as we head towards the southern reaches of the Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476636485404-3EOSX0E7PD9NN769MHL0/IMG_6049.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Paradigm Shift We didn't expect to find this terrain so far south https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476636672676-XACQ714RRN9BHCK9YKL0/IMG_6489.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Paradigm Shift Hiking across the high plateau approaching Diaz Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476637381175-F3FF5NBLG6367X8G3P3Z/IMG_6069.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Paradigm Shift A glimpse of the Owens Valley from the Golden "Trout" Wilderness, complete with golden Foxtails https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476637989788-647LAECX1T0HFVMGQJBE/IMG_6075.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Paradigm Shift Flowers growing from rocks add color in this high arid terrain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476637731605-NLLDDP3C5U7YDYMQ6CTE/IMG_6093.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Paradigm Shift The terrain gets more desert-like as we lose elevation from the Owens Valley overlook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476638029794-L0HK9VF3XE8U60LX29Q3/IMG_6091.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Paradigm Shift Mountain mahogany and manzanita in the lower reaches of the Golden Trout Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476638089845-H1ZWFA5UTP965RZMMN8K/IMG_6103.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Paradigm Shift View north from the shoulder of Olancha Peak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476638697161-8YOEI2RELWAAXWBKEJZB/IMG_6119.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Paradigm Shift We're really out of the mountains now. Headed towards the South Fork of the Kern River in golden hour light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476638892553-NZTMT2NSWIAOLNULQLVW/IMG_6132.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Paradigm Shift Headed south the morning of Day 97 from the first crossing of the Kern River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476638942308-DAY5VWGTTQIA108LIBNR/IMG_6154.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Paradigm Shift Crossing Crag "Creek" with no evidence of water https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476640515102-G4QZI90DYZ2BHYVNOMFH/IMG_6159.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Paradigm Shift Pinyon Pines in the South Sierra Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476639010168-GVG0IF766WDBJ0S41SJE/IMG_6162.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Paradigm Shift A few miles from Kennedy Meadows we are officially out of the Sierra https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476640505912-A3RZBVNYTL39CFIP8AW5/IMG_6164.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Paradigm Shift The last few miles into Kennedy Meadows, clouds building to the south https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476640761545-O5JJ088UY1P2M9FJ2T7E/IMG_6181.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Paradigm Shift Happy hikers at KMS: Huckleberry, Macro, Eastwood, Wrong Turn, Just Mike (PC- Cynthia) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476640837653-SA1YQF2IFMUAL61ELCL2/IMG_6189.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Paradigm Shift Cynthia & Huckleberry at KMS General Store https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476641074471-HBP5SPAQ7OEGIGYGM3MP/IMG_5597.JPG PCT + Then Some - A Paradigm Shift Sitting atop Glen Pass, looking at the stormclouds we'll be racing to Kearsarge http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/10/15/the-third-times-a-charm monthly 0.5 2017-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476596085830-8Y43IGTLR86N7LD1ZHQD/IMG_9631.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Third Time's a Charm All trails lead to Mount Whitney.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476596398111-J0GMJ056B908VSBUO2S3/IMG_9638.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Third Time's a Charm Foxtail pines, they are a marvel whether dead or alive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476596697211-X8UYLEJU7WDZ98FHQ8RY/FullSizeRender.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Third Time's a Charm Night sky over Mt. Whitney from the granite apron just above our campsite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476597058871-NU099Y1BLZ9OCD6PX8N6/IMG_9681.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Third Time's a Charm It's been cold in high country. Just a little ice on the trail today. No worries for Huckleberry.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476597185587-EASFHWE54YFF3Y30NHTJ/IMG_9696.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Third Time's a Charm Mount Hitchcock and Lower Hitchcock (left) and Guitar (right) Lakes from the shoulder of Whitney. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476598197225-U4IHN71IQODAHZ9MEEOY/IMG_9698.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Third Time's a Charm Along the Whitney summit trail, Huckleberry heading towards the summit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476598175580-B3PQYKAI06GSML5QWPFY/IMG_9708.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Third Time's a Charm Officially at the top of California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476598187789-54NUFQK465SLMHK8YG7W/IMG_9716.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Third Time's a Charm Polemonium eximium, Showy Skypilot, endemic to the Sierra. Only lives above 10,000'. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476598504252-52SD8OBXE9HN6X1L070H/IMG_9738.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Third Time's a Charm There are so many Foxtail pines that are not camera shy.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476598539129-MLSI6ZG8OFN7EWIQHEZ5/IMG_9745.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Third Time's a Charm Mount Whitney from Crabtree Meadow.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476599171697-UZ3D7H0GIMRNZADGSAYR/IMG_9767.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Third Time's a Charm A burnt Foxtail framed Huckleberry as she heads out of the Sierra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476598992366-RDQ22APB13LWUFBFKAKX/IMG_9775.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Third Time's a Charm Last hurrah of the Sierra, Mount Guyot, granite basin and Foxtail pines.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476598955208-EW4D1OBCMTAO8WT7V7T3/IMG_9764.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Third Time's a Charm The Sierra definitely has our hearts, we'll be back soon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476599772664-2KC6NARNW1JKUL4S1127/IMG_9814.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Third Time's a Charm Chicken Spring Lake, southern gateway of the Sierra. http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/10/15/into-the-a-home-stretch-of-our-home-range-1 monthly 0.5 2017-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476589845528-V0ZC41AUSV140NZ8XHX2/IMG_5650.JPG PCT + Then Some - Into the Home Stretch of our Home Range On the road to the Onion Valley trailhead   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476590039694-GQ8YS5VW860LIEISMZBN/IMG_5666.JPG PCT + Then Some - Into the Home Stretch of our Home Range Ready to hit the trail again, and glad it's not snowing at Onion Valley this time around https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476588410001-3HY8XQ0FTY0OLE3ZUYED/IMG_5674.JPG PCT + Then Some - Into the Home Stretch of our Home Range Ancient Foxtail pine on the approach to Kearsarge Pass from the east https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476589950004-6NHA9MY2702GRNP0PAZK/IMG_5676.JPG PCT + Then Some - Into the Home Stretch of our Home Range Kearsarge Lakes nestled against the Kearsarge Pinnacles, with Bullfrog Lake in the distance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476588154690-FX5URON0EJUN0WIWQJ40/IMG_5680.JPG PCT + Then Some - Into the Home Stretch of our Home Range Delicious fresh lunch!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476590019902-4DPCDW0VNMWC3J3HUON1/IMG_5691.JPG PCT + Then Some - Into the Home Stretch of our Home Range Kearsarge Pinnacles as we descend to Vidette Meadow, with plenty of Foxtail pines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476590405708-JMA3GRNU7HOSLV83HFNA/IMG_5705.JPG PCT + Then Some - Into the Home Stretch of our Home Range The approach to Forester Pass along the base of Center Peak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476590429322-ADGNW62A1S71ZPDA4ZC5/IMG_5736.JPG PCT + Then Some - Into the Home Stretch of our Home Range Junction Peak, the last lake before Forester Pass, and a very cold night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476591400787-XPE4JFIC7O0IU2XB2OH5/IMG_5768.JPG PCT + Then Some - Into the Home Stretch of our Home Range Macro making the initial descent down the south side of Forester Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476591746303-LRIS3PPPTOZDJXA39DWO/IMG_5775.JPG PCT + Then Some - Into the Home Stretch of our Home Range Peaks of the Kern Divide from lower down on the descent of Forester Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476591377860-V13YC29NFLCWAQEBIVAS/IMG_6486.JPG PCT + Then Some - Into the Home Stretch of our Home Range You know it's cold when.... standing on ice over 1" thick in upper Tyndall Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476592745272-AEMDQWOWNYZLSQ4JRUX7/IMG_5779.JPG PCT + Then Some - Into the Home Stretch of our Home Range Macro enjoying the warm sun at the base of Forester https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476590852110-ALYTDNN7JPR9S88DQ4M8/IMG_5795.JPG PCT + Then Some - Into the Home Stretch of our Home Range Upper Tyndall Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476591776834-W0MZ2V53YG33YWINV4SS/IMG_5816.JPG PCT + Then Some - Into the Home Stretch of our Home Range Snag along Tyndall Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476591824743-DN9F6G6X8OA8OQ1LRLAE/IMG_5799.JPG PCT + Then Some - Into the Home Stretch of our Home Range Lodgepole pines near treeline in Tyndall Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476593065970-2JK2EM0DFQHN4PGXWOMR/IMG_5814.JPG PCT + Then Some - Into the Home Stretch of our Home Range Peaks of the Great Western Divide across the stark landscape above Bighorn Plateau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476592794706-Q5TARYW3PB88W83K057R/IMG_5826.JPG PCT + Then Some - Into the Home Stretch of our Home Range Mt. Whitney (center, flat top) from the Bighorn Plateau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476591446053-453Y0SLBVFY5KQK90OJP/IMG_5821.JPG PCT + Then Some - Into the Home Stretch of our Home Range Tawny Point and a slope of Foxtail pines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476591136789-DN164Z0CHHYJIQ3EZ9DI/IMG_5823.JPG PCT + Then Some - Into the Home Stretch of our Home Range Bighorn Plateau with the Great Western Divide beyond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476593246520-J3P9SID7NMCTKPUIU35G/IMG_5817.JPG PCT + Then Some - Into the Home Stretch of our Home Range So many Foxtail pines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476591523373-TR97DX712PUFS0OXTKC0/IMG_5836.JPG PCT + Then Some - Into the Home Stretch of our Home Range High elevation Foxtail pine forest near Crabtree ranger station, Sequoia NP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1476592775382-BI3WAK6EGOJ8Y28EA8OE/IMG_5841.JPG PCT + Then Some - Into the Home Stretch of our Home Range Golden hour light on exposed Foxtail wood http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/10/4/baby-its-cold-outside monthly 0.5 2017-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475669754974-L0LR9U21UK4XFC105V3W/IMG_9440.JPG PCT + Then Some - Baby It's Cold Outside Early evening light and clearing clouds over Upper Rae Lake.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475669138280-V3HCUKDJHIMETUU5SPE4/IMG_9442.JPG PCT + Then Some - Baby It's Cold Outside Cold clear and crisp. Happy to be hiking with sunlight for warmth.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475669212115-1KLCIDO8UVQDUXM2BT63/IMG_9449.JPG PCT + Then Some - Baby It's Cold Outside Ice covered stream running just next to the trail.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475669297676-GMEO053XJE0U3E60PWNW/IMG_9452.JPG PCT + Then Some - Baby It's Cold Outside Multihued slopes approaching the basin above the lakes.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475669370114-MUFQWOR7AT2ZQDWAZ4JI/IMG_9462.JPG PCT + Then Some - Baby It's Cold Outside Wintery sky above the jewel toned lakes below the pass.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475669429661-6LRENUIYRSZWQNMKW8X8/IMG_9461.JPG PCT + Then Some - Baby It's Cold Outside Purple aster in bloom at over 11,000' of elevation.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475669878648-AQEVFLBFVSL7R175JDMA/IMG_9466.JPG PCT + Then Some - Baby It's Cold Outside Keyhole view along the Glen Pass knife-edge.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475669797503-0NOKOKTWTY6V93JCCU70/IMG_9469.JPG PCT + Then Some - Baby It's Cold Outside An excellent spot for a snack.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475669787841-NPV2KXRWPQTR9UWT98KS/IMG_9464.JPG PCT + Then Some - Baby It's Cold Outside Saying goodbye to the Heart of the Sierra. We'll be back.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475669819196-5KLP17L9TNCKAUMQ0QTP/IMG_9471.JPG PCT + Then Some - Baby It's Cold Outside Huckleberry starting down the south facing switchbacks below the pass.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475670209473-MNB165CNBVVM0DVXETFZ/IMG_9478.JPG PCT + Then Some - Baby It's Cold Outside Lodgepole pines and some classic Sierra granite.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475670405907-78ERITPDRX5JX3HVID2U/IMG_9484.JPG PCT + Then Some - Baby It's Cold Outside Southern Foxtail pine, a Sierra favorite.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475670234106-WJNLOP2EJPMQZQOA6RTJ/IMG_9487.JPG PCT + Then Some - Baby It's Cold Outside Storm clouds rolling in quickly from the south.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475670245617-8T5RA726T3RU91MN9VY7/IMG_9498.JPG PCT + Then Some - Baby It's Cold Outside Grey skies and impending snow.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475670685458-U912R1LNOUCA6HQP5F6D/IMG_9509.JPG PCT + Then Some - Baby It's Cold Outside Heading out from under the storm towards the trailhead.   http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/10/4/the-elements-of-october monthly 0.5 2017-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475615404013-6OYWZV6L37OJD63YQ4YR/IMG_5403.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Elements of October Sitting atop Mather Pass  (12,100') on October 1, AKA Day 88 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475615535403-P62II2TVEK331Y71CMRB/IMG_5435.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Elements of October It's only 4:30pm, but it's plenty cold at Lake Marjorie and we are about to hop into our tent for the night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475637567930-3O411SH5WQD0MZCAQ2F9/IMG_5541.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Elements of October The forecast called for possible precipitation, and the sky has changed rapidly as we make our final approach to Rae Lakes on Day 89 so we'll hurry to pick a campsite in case those clouds mean business. Without the sun the temperature has dropped precipitously. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475641662846-0C9PO7U4Q3WPY14DBDVM/IMG_5478.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Elements of October The water level in Woods Creek is a bit low, but it is running well enough to cascade along this hillside of brilliant fall aspens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475641020143-PGTBFWEECN0W9TKETMLI/IMG_5491.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Elements of October Macro crossing the suspension bridge over Woods Creek near the trail junction to Paradise Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475641061516-J8Q1TJCZZTHY7HA8CRC5/IMG_5463.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Elements of October A frozen creek in full sun, in late morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475642422791-5793YY0XK781LGI88I1Z/IMG_5532.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Elements of October There's plenty of water in Arrowhead Lake, though the level is a bit lower than usual. View back towards the north on Day 89.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475615547724-CMQRK5ZF6IQZ6EH8S3ZA/IMG_5445.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Elements of October This is October in the high country. Despite the stiff climb and full sun at Pinchot Pass, the wind is cold and strong and we are still wearing every layer we have except for down jackets. (PC: random backpacker) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475618202851-H2E1QWYA7TRB70MV0X6J/IMG_5456.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Elements of October Macro coming down the north side of Pinchot Pass in a strong wind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475615076402-0CRBEKWI7HPNHXY3KEN3/IMG_5360.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Elements of October Day 88 food: Two servings of granola for breakfast. Pro Bars, Prinal Strips, Somersaults, dried peaches, and Clif shot bloks for lunch. Annie's fruit snacks (thanks Hillair & Michael!), Justin's nut butters & Gin-Gin chews (both leftover from last stretch) are extras, courtesy of room in the bear canister. Dinner is 13-bean and barley soup, Idahoans with olive oil, miso soup. Special accompaniment of tortillas (thanks Sue!) and a chocolate bar for dessert (thanks (Cat & Thup!) since we still had a little extra space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475618458003-2FQKQI1XL9W6SZF2SWCY/IMG_5414.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Elements of October Above tree line in Upper Basin, south of Mather Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475641996219-QW2CE0ZZWT59LS4P2B63/IMG_5421.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Elements of October The peaks of Lake Basin (L), golden and treeless Upper Basin (R mid-field), and Mather Pass from the south with the Palisade Crest visible beyond (R above Upper Basin) . Taken from the climb away from the South Fork Kings River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475640998525-S5CT407F7FJPENDH1UH4/IMG_5472.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Elements of October Crater Mountain, across the valley from Mt. Cedric Wright https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475618330653-E5SWZYGC0TWTHT7AJRSM/IMG_5518.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Elements of October Foxtail pines on the climb up the Baxter Creek drainage towards Rae Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475642277860-9FVSZ1V9XBW3GRP9A9N1/IMG_5367.JPG PCT + Then Some - The Elements of October Palisade Creek cascading over rocks from the lowest shelf in the canyon, where we would soon pass the campsite of SOBO Buena Vista and his JMTing crew   http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/10/4/i-left-my-heart-in-the-sierra monthly 0.5 2017-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475608015122-UGRSP077YQL6YQEJPVTY/IMG_9161.JPG PCT + Then Some - I Left My Heart in the Sierra Morning clouds and first light reflected on Marie Lake.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475608087144-33C4DFFNX4IZCLFA8TL8/IMG_9173.JPG PCT + Then Some - I Left My Heart in the Sierra Heart Lake, with its infinity edge and still as a mirror.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475608189454-J4NYADSSAATXB5EC14O6/IMG_9178.JPG PCT + Then Some - I Left My Heart in the Sierra Huckleberry standing at the end of our team's trail work.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475608279112-J0YYPNB6CT45OKCCE7YM/IMG_9190.JPG PCT + Then Some - I Left My Heart in the Sierra Emerging like trolls from under the bridge and seeing the brewing storm clouds.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475608357947-Q6W1C760NEF87W1X6V9P/IMG_9200.JPG PCT + Then Some - I Left My Heart in the Sierra The aspen corridor along the San Jaoquin River.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475608702300-DA9OFTTN1TTDMUJGVMW0/IMG_9213.JPG PCT + Then Some - I Left My Heart in the Sierra Huckleberry walking along Evolution Creek under the passing rain storm.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475608759536-36I3RBERNHTELB2H5ZKW/IMG_9227.JPG PCT + Then Some - I Left My Heart in the Sierra The last of the evening light on Mt Mendel, Mt Darwin and Mt Spencer above our "private" Evolution Lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475608931032-61E1C52XWTNUV9B9XY81/IMG_9245.JPG PCT + Then Some - I Left My Heart in the Sierra First light on peaks north of Evolution Lake.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475608824661-FAWVV6H2BU3KWG4GRIR9/IMG_9230.JPG PCT + Then Some - I Left My Heart in the Sierra The new version of our trustworthy home for nearly the past 3 months. TNF Mica 2.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475644666899-0YG0X424LO7T3ZBRO4EY/IMG_9264.JPG PCT + Then Some - I Left My Heart in the Sierra Granite boulders and backlit autumn colors between Sapphire and Wanda Lakes.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475608962341-ZE9RMJPBJSHRMB3HKQB9/IMG_9268.JPG PCT + Then Some - I Left My Heart in the Sierra Mt. Davis and Wanda Lake (background) from Muir Pass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475608969373-IVB3DVKID512KWF0IBNI/IMG_9269.JPG PCT + Then Some - I Left My Heart in the Sierra Interior detail of Muir Hut. Solidly built 80+ years ago.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475608989911-SKZCC40258HM7OM1633P/IMG_9274.JPG PCT + Then Some - I Left My Heart in the Sierra Helen Lake and the Black Divide as we head south from Muir Pass.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475609401431-ZQ5EXOZBUHNV9CJFYVP1/IMG_9320.JPG PCT + Then Some - I Left My Heart in the Sierra Aspen leaves littering the trail along the valley of Palisade Creek.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475609418696-KH425OPEV5K4TWPZW744/IMG_9328.JPG PCT + Then Some - I Left My Heart in the Sierra Full fall foliage on display along the canyons as we climbed towards the Golden Staircase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475609374425-90Z8PFF8BELRF9DXDEYM/IMG_9294.JPG PCT + Then Some - I Left My Heart in the Sierra Stag party in Upper LeConte Canyon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475609495527-2GOSCKQNF6O9LHIPWK0G/IMG_9340.JPG PCT + Then Some - I Left My Heart in the Sierra Upper Palisade Lake with a view up to Mather Pass.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475609429745-ADUKOV97RTILH3ZGMQKM/IMG_9334.JPG PCT + Then Some - I Left My Heart in the Sierra Last of the Sierra huckleberries. A little drybut oh so tasty. A worthy distraction along the Golden Staircase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475643828410-K0KHEZWVH41FKE70A26L/FullSizeRender.jpg PCT + Then Some - I Left My Heart in the Sierra At home in our TNF Mica 2 under Ursa Major at Evolution Lake (10,852') . http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/10/4/fall-in-the-high-sierra monthly 0.5 2017-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475612384427-X4NINZN4QUD1B4RHHEPL/IMG_5006.JPG PCT + Then Some - Fall in the High Sierra The 1992 Rainbow Fire was started by a lightening strike and burned a broad swath of hillsides above Red's Meadow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475612509883-ELD8ZWGH28KO506BFBBN/IMG_5014.JPG PCT + Then Some - Fall in the High Sierra One of many small meadows along Deer Creek   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475612697521-TM7EXLZUA5OV2VNKOGST/IMG_5026.JPG PCT + Then Some - Fall in the High Sierra Distinctive crags above Duck Lake are just becoming visible. And that deep blue Sierra sky! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475612854925-KBALRQN53HJJ032AS5YZ/IMG_5038.JPG PCT + Then Some - Fall in the High Sierra Purple Lake with its deep purple streak of rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475613140458-XKMJYIJO39FWAQUXQNYY/IMG_5046.JPG PCT + Then Some - Fall in the High Sierra Virginia Lake would make a great camp spot any time of year, but it's especially pretty in he fall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475612959848-ZS37IM4AGFE9LUBZG59H/IMG_5051.JPG PCT + Then Some - Fall in the High Sierra Cream and orange- colored Red & White Mountain dominates the ridgeline before we drop down past Tully's Hole to Fish Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475613683672-VS50EIOOXIFJAX9P4I62/IMG_5066.JPG PCT + Then Some - Fall in the High Sierra One of several lakes on the successive shelves that lead to Silver Pass from the north https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475613710591-WQVNG5ATSSYF6Y122DJX/IMG_5070.JPG PCT + Then Some - Fall in the High Sierra Wildflowers are still in bloom even in late September at the higher elevations as we near Silver Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475613732259-KXS8TFNIHY3UA3O2HETG/IMG_5068.JPG PCT + Then Some - Fall in the High Sierra Following the trail over the final shoulder before dropping down to Silver Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475614039965-O0F4UB9DFSUWLIKTSJJD/IMG_5083.JPG PCT + Then Some - Fall in the High Sierra Silver Pass Lake and the broad Meadow of Silver Creek, with just a few innocent puffy clouds overhead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475614423151-S5F7FI7HC74B322MSAZS/IMG_5095.JPG PCT + Then Some - Fall in the High Sierra Fall colors on the hillside, and more clouds as we follow the path of Silver Creek towards the edge of the canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475614056072-YSM15M7UP20KPXAL34KB/IMG_5112.JPG PCT + Then Some - Fall in the High Sierra As we descend through glorious fall colors to the North Fork of Mono Creek, the sky has turned positively ominous https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475614474098-BCNU1UY5ZJVALG3SD1KH/IMG_5121.JPG PCT + Then Some - Fall in the High Sierra Golden hour light on the Mono Divide reflected in a pool of Bear Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475614720287-31BQ1AQIEJ0DHXGFG38T/IMG_5138.JPG PCT + Then Some - Fall in the High Sierra A frosty morning along the shore of Marie Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475614674430-2FBTNZ2370RCP3Z3SNXE/IMG_5127.JPG PCT + Then Some - Fall in the High Sierra Morning light across Marie Lake looking towards the east into the Mono Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475614699439-IMWJAXRNCE92UONZFX6X/IMG_5137.JPG PCT + Then Some - Fall in the High Sierra Morning light across Marie Lake from our campsite, looking north towards the Silver Divide http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/10/4/retracing-our-jmt-steps-lakes-vistas-edition monthly 0.5 2017-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475598615609-4G5K8WZ2H0Z985DNXDDI/IMG_8988.JPG PCT + Then Some - Retracing Our JMT Steps, Lakes & Vistas Edition Brekkie feast at Chez Mobi (the name of Hillair and Michael's camper van). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475600389832-TX4V00N9TSRWDG67OM33/IMG_8989.JPG PCT + Then Some - Retracing Our JMT Steps, Lakes & Vistas Edition Hillair and Michael trying out this thru-hiking thing. Thanks again for all your support.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475598732603-AT86Q29VI9I5CGBXV091/IMG_8991.JPG PCT + Then Some - Retracing Our JMT Steps, Lakes & Vistas Edition Lyell Canyon on an Indian Summer Day.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475598805222-OHZJGO6IBAG2XB8M1QW3/IMG_9001.JPG PCT + Then Some - Retracing Our JMT Steps, Lakes & Vistas Edition Our final crossing of the Lyell Fork before heading over Donahue Pass.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475599187480-8VRM8UJNKBCHC3MXT9KZ/IMG_9005.JPG PCT + Then Some - Retracing Our JMT Steps, Lakes & Vistas Edition Hello Ansel Adams Wilderness. It's been too long. Heading south.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475599211951-93CN2N5469XOX4HEJVS5/IMG_9013.JPG PCT + Then Some - Retracing Our JMT Steps, Lakes & Vistas Edition Rock bridge built from onsite rock by an industrious wilderness trail crew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475600806320-51SY391JROIOWOP0EGUE/IMG_9045.JPG PCT + Then Some - Retracing Our JMT Steps, Lakes & Vistas Edition There are lots of amazing trees in the Sierra, Western Juniper is one of my faves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475599240563-YCGPQEBRKWR51WK137MY/FullSizeRender.jpg PCT + Then Some - Retracing Our JMT Steps, Lakes & Vistas Edition The Milky Way erupting like the Vegas strip above Banner Peak.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475599385430-299TPY29WCPJ9Q9QT9SR/IMG_9028.JPG PCT + Then Some - Retracing Our JMT Steps, Lakes & Vistas Edition Morning light at Thousand Island Lake. Wishing we could linger longer at this beautiful place.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475599796731-MIZBMZ2X0LJWR9DVLCDH/IMG_9036.JPG PCT + Then Some - Retracing Our JMT Steps, Lakes & Vistas Edition Huckleberry and Cookie near Garnet Lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475599850396-VW6RP5Z4PHHRTOZFAHMS/IMG_9049.JPG PCT + Then Some - Retracing Our JMT Steps, Lakes & Vistas Edition Rosalie Lake with a huckleberry bush showing its fall foliage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475599810459-Q13RCLW3PZ4BUXWMXZKO/IMG_9050.JPG PCT + Then Some - Retracing Our JMT Steps, Lakes & Vistas Edition Thank you Hillair and Michael for the avocados! Cookie & Huckleberry give them two thumbs up at Gladys Lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475599874614-ODTMM1J2BZK3RKH6FYHC/IMG_9054.JPG PCT + Then Some - Retracing Our JMT Steps, Lakes & Vistas Edition Devil's Postpile. So glad this wasn't blasted to make a dam 100 years ago as was once planned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475600334207-2SDC9W10QVZCF42LBRF4/IMG_9057.JPG PCT + Then Some - Retracing Our JMT Steps, Lakes & Vistas Edition Ready to head back out. On our way to Mexico. (PC: Michael) http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/9/27/into-the-heart-of-the-sierra-nevada monthly 0.5 2017-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475546043596-G43XAE3WE1CKN1OE50OL/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Into the Heart of the Sierra Nevada The outhouse alcove made a perfect place to stay dry and eat a snack before Vicki arrived to pick us up at Sonora Pass in the storm. (You know you're a thru-hiker when...)  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475000159700-XV2UN6JAMXMV2WVUKP3Y/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Into the Heart of the Sierra Nevada Crisp is a gross understatement for the temperature on Day 79 as we started our climb from Sonora Pass, but at least the sky was blue and the lower hillsides were covered with dried mule ears to make a pleasant sound in the wind and Whitebark pine to provide occasional shelter from said gusts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474999990215-XXPYEY2NASC3XPBHOI2J/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Into the Heart of the Sierra Nevada Macro hiking along the high ridges of the northern Emigrant Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474997600286-8S207JZW2RGH8S9QZ711/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Into the Heart of the Sierra Nevada Latopie Lake and its more distant neighbors surprised us with their bright colors in an otherwise barren landscape near the Sierra crest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474995277339-1OLFQ3023AD1LHAXT83E/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Into the Heart of the Sierra Nevada The taller Whitebark Pines and lower elevation of Kennedy Canyon are a welcome sight after miles of being battered by freezing cold wind atop exposed ridges https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475541291489-RAYCSDJ1LRP5BPW7NHJW/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Into the Heart of the Sierra Nevada The sky is looking pretty ominous across Walken Meadow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475541316304-6EVNC0CHQ2MLOX9Q5U4L/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Into the Heart of the Sierra Nevada Cookie & Macro hike through our first Sierra snowstorm as we near the northern border of Yosemite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475548742336-1YJL7PBKVGQSQKD5PGOY/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Into the Heart of the Sierra Nevada What do you mean, we don't all look like thru-hikers?? (From L: Bryan, Annika, Huckleberry, Macro, Matt) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475541336938-407ABWGY7IQUHBXI33HS/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Into the Heart of the Sierra Nevada 1000 miles? That's all we have left to hike?? (PC: Cookie)  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475547446585-DUB0HVWNF9KOZQP10MKU/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Into the Heart of the Sierra Nevada Dorothy Lake in the last light of day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475547494651-PCQLHUMK2KTD9BKVFHI3/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Into the Heart of the Sierra Nevada Even the forest floor is full of fall colors in northern Yosemite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475547576273-BSBOYOIVN5WPKHI7W54G/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Into the Heart of the Sierra Nevada Jack Main Canyon on a crisp clear September morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475547626538-U4APCGR8OYOMOC3T4LKC/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Into the Heart of the Sierra Nevada Western junipers on the steep granite walls of northern Yosemite's canyons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475547668677-SQ55PT605ZAGEMVPKUA9/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Into the Heart of the Sierra Nevada Unnamed lakes in northern Yosemite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475549063700-QAFG2STHB1KOSBJKOEVU/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Into the Heart of the Sierra Nevada Miller Lake made a pleasant lunch spot between Matterhorn & Cold canyons in northern Yosemite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475545511043-4J94NV561FN5RRQJVDJV/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Into the Heart of the Sierra Nevada Wispy clouds in northern Yosemite are a nice change from the previous days' menacing variety https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475541774986-WLUX7C9MAACJM0TMKEX9/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Into the Heart of the Sierra Nevada Last water? Cookie decides to grab a refill in that case.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475549052835-3FZBLUICSAH7U6Z7LG2L/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Into the Heart of the Sierra Nevada So much granite as we near Tuolumne Meadows in the late afternoon (Cookie & Macro)  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475546463691-IB18ZEQO3ZNR3E0LMKDT/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Into the Heart of the Sierra Nevada Macro and Cookie are overwhelmed by breakfast spread at Tuolumne. And a tablecloth! We somehow managed to make a respectable dent in this morning feast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1475546336902-6O439IDU91PXT1TS9I5X/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Into the Heart of the Sierra Nevada Our amazing resupply team at Tuolumne Meadows. Thank you Hillair & Michael!  http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/9/22/rainbow-hued-mountains monthly 0.5 2017-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474934465618-FJYAB98ENPO2EHN3CK5V/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Rainbow-Hued Mountains Morning light near Echo Summit with a nearly full moon.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474936774561-BAI2ZZM52LL5KCGD5L9O/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Rainbow-Hued Mountains Leaving Tahoe and its granite.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474936824689-OVCLNZ34ZSD54CDM07DK/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Rainbow-Hued Mountains Pennyroyal in bloom along Elephants Back.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474936843616-AE4004IFDCTCDQW8A62J/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Rainbow-Hued Mountains Huckleberry hiking down Elephants Back and the Autumn colors.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474936869667-GQCUPINQ68FJJN0OE621/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Rainbow-Hued Mountains Windswept ridges and we enter the jazz club.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474936895666-78KU5IIRJ9GYMRZXG37Q/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Rainbow-Hued Mountains Lost Lakes and its jade green against the brown mountains.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474937459417-HW8QYOIFUSTGM0YI0LAK/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Rainbow-Hued Mountains Macro view of multihued talus and lichens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474937708074-0Z3O471IDMT7TYA47JDT/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Rainbow-Hued Mountains Welcome to the Jazz club.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474937834720-0TT8VB96D6PHK2LC82H5/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Rainbow-Hued Mountains Paintbrush in the meadow below Reynolds Peak.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474938731940-VJGQOM1VUCG9MCWTT78Z/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Rainbow-Hued Mountains Autumn is here in the high country. Fireweed changing from green to red.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474938824974-KM09AU19HJZM7JBQRQJ0/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Rainbow-Hued Mountains Hail and snow over Sonora Pass. Looking forward to sleeping inside tonight.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474936913369-NB1CQEAIZZQB9V4CK79F/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Rainbow-Hued Mountains Golden hour light and the changing aspens.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474937377507-06EVU2FG5K70ASBJIJR6/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Rainbow-Hued Mountains Starry night at Lily Pad Lake.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474942120876-5E4BWX15IIKF7E860QTR/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Rainbow-Hued Mountains Sheets of hail, snow and rain on the shoulder of Sonora Pass.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474937858369-XML8HMPO7PQWNM1ZUDPW/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Rainbow-Hued Mountains Sunset colors looking east near Diaster Peak.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474942146120-2JTIVKV21VL1Y9TCKREB/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Rainbow-Hued Mountains Early season snow storm at Sonora Pass.   http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/9/19/good-company-on-lake-tahoes-west-rim monthly 0.5 2017-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474261791830-USUNBMNYOZONOLOL1VA9/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Good Company on Lake Tahoe's West Rim Ready to hike! Bryan, Huckleberry, Macro, Matt, with Annika for good measure (PC - Becky)  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474261605911-JQ0OY2PTVSVBJJCMZ101/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Good Company on Lake Tahoe's West Rim Donner Lake from Old Donner Summit on Hwy 40 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474261692704-5GGXSRBVPIN15QLNUPU8/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Good Company on Lake Tahoe's West Rim Headed down the trail: Huckleberry, Macro, & Bryan (PC- Matt)  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474261660575-67ZAC0E0J2RRWF7R2QTN/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Good Company on Lake Tahoe's West Rim Those black rocks and deep blue sky!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474261686471-L6O0TFVWOK9YCED4M807/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Good Company on Lake Tahoe's West Rim So many mule ears made for miles of golden ridgelines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474262422817-RQIRCKV5K8FAT0G5CEW2/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Good Company on Lake Tahoe's West Rim Golden hour on the slopes as seen from near Wards Peak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474262817186-BFQGW70GIMEXJP0OEDL6/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Good Company on Lake Tahoe's West Rim Lake Tahoe glitters in the morning sunlight from our high ridgeline vantage point https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474287395520-SVH6FL8ZUKAF99CHBPBZ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Good Company on Lake Tahoe's West Rim Now that's a serious resupply rig https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474262449247-L5LPK6CGOP3SDFP6UN98/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Good Company on Lake Tahoe's West Rim What a coincidence that we crossed paths with Annette!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474262466901-KYV1G8EXWTLIS5P1TDOZ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Good Company on Lake Tahoe's West Rim Macro enjoying a snack break while Bryan pretends he's tired near a dry creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474262488630-52MCDH88GNDDW5UFBNJR/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Good Company on Lake Tahoe's West Rim A majestic juniper near Middle Velma Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474263271068-N6LQUWS983938VEP2OTA/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Good Company on Lake Tahoe's West Rim Sunset over the outlet of Fontanillis Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474263204966-K9N47YG863J3DQO0IIY9/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Good Company on Lake Tahoe's West Rim Sula's spot along the shore of Fontanillis in the waning daylight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474263951928-USR09VL1H608V0TXKMIZ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Good Company on Lake Tahoe's West Rim Sula, dreaming of the mountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474263226954-LJ1LZTZYCO2IWW2MUSOQ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Good Company on Lake Tahoe's West Rim We cook and eat by headlamp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474262497774-O5L1PTP9TRA1G8M8EZHT/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Good Company on Lake Tahoe's West Rim Stars from our Fontannilis campsite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474262539584-5PD5L25WLU45H116WCA8/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Good Company on Lake Tahoe's West Rim Morning light and reflection in Fontanillis Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474263166253-6SNZLSCNGECMUUD8SFRO/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Good Company on Lake Tahoe's West Rim Bryan and Macro nearing Dicks Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474263186689-4QHGLN0D85N1UKLCN0XA/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Good Company on Lake Tahoe's West Rim Dicks Peak, from Dicks Pass (PC - Bryan) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474263848335-HFMUC6QPSFH6Y6P9S6O0/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Good Company on Lake Tahoe's West Rim Susie Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474263807148-IELO1V604CXB919K56S6/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Good Company on Lake Tahoe's West Rim Whitebark pine just below Dicks Pass in Desolation Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474263245592-0PZ4YT1JQPYEBPU1DKQT/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Good Company on Lake Tahoe's West Rim Glorious Lake Aloha http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/9/16/mule-ears-and-majestic-trees monthly 0.5 2017-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474248395775-9PPYBTPEIUA4GGJHPEYE/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mule Ears and Majestic Trees Destination? Beyond, of course.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474248470468-WJUBQTRQ9LUQRS2KS4H9/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mule Ears and Majestic Trees North Fork of the Yuba River, good to see it flowing well.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474248519596-HC1P7XR735YESHV47KA4/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mule Ears and Majestic Trees Leaving behind the oak forest for the firs and Incense cedars.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474249095449-75CWJCSXMA7PT35W3V7X/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mule Ears and Majestic Trees The forest restoration in progress. Twenty years of growth and more to come.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474248653180-BRKIFLTY48627B6J3WX6/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mule Ears and Majestic Trees These amazing rock outcroppings kept us riveted to the ridgelines.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474248687134-XWF9DD8YAEI5EB9W45TT/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mule Ears and Majestic Trees Jeffrey pines take on extraordinary shapes on the windswept ridges.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474248589727-H4MCII2ZY3XRU5EAPTO6/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mule Ears and Majestic Trees Golden mules ears are a sure sign of autumn in the mountains.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474249310938-F86EBR6M8JXZ1GBHY9BC/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mule Ears and Majestic Trees Sage, Buckwheat, rocks and Western Juniper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474249315774-30P515YFY84UPXME3UFR/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mule Ears and Majestic Trees The golden slopes and Western White Pines a perfect backdrop for Huckleberry and me hiking into the later afternoon.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474249325857-LD14VLQ2U6EVN7JHA35G/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mule Ears and Majestic Trees Pitbull checking out the upper entrance to the Grubb. http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/9/17/northern-ca-its-been-grand monthly 0.5 2016-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474031849460-4US9CVCOODZ3D1OWD4QK/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA, It's Been Grand Long views from high slopes on Day 69 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474031905207-TSIU4JG596B61RER7HPM/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA, It's Been Grand More dried mule ears, more rhythm section https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474031942357-HJZH9QCN6X9F6YGO0DHA/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA, It's Been Grand Sandy ridge with sage contrasts well with the deep blue sky on Day 69. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474032181038-E1QPAZ6YDB33BNDK9W8M/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA, It's Been Grand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474032031222-N22C73LCT1O9HRWP9DS8/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA, It's Been Grand The ridge above Spencer Lakes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474032228627-T5GZEZQP3510SNI1VJD3/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA, It's Been Grand Deer Lake from our lunch spot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474032071793-FGJ1TEWL1L3743DP9JJ7/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA, It's Been Grand High elevation trees near Lake Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474032256950-VOPJNW8WVWBUCVPZIDNO/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA, It's Been Grand The Sierra Buttes have been getting closer all day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474032410692-ZVGPY2DFFD4J6SQNZKIW/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA, It's Been Grand The red shoulder of the Sierra Buttes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474032314971-MJ00592CLI1YH16TVCOW/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA, It's Been Grand Tenacious Jeffrey and Sugar pines on the slopes of the Sierra Buttes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474032371840-FCCVNM11U1VERT0GPCWA/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA, It's Been Grand That big zig zag is how we're getting to the bottom of the canyon far below. Sierra Buttes to Hwy 49.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474035346230-E75L8146V7IE9VL0AVEQ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA, It's Been Grand Now that we're clear on that.... I guess in Lakes Basin you can shoot pretty much everywhere else http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/9/15/forks-of-the-feather-and-a-magical-trail-lunch monthly 0.5 2016-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474005282042-EPTNKGRUGWXIW57YK5LO/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Two Forks of the Feather and a Magical Trail Lunch Canyon view looking north towards Mt Lassen and from whence we came.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473995589299-Z4S09IH1V2C087V4259S/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Two Forks of the Feather and a Magical Trail Lunch Poison oak, the thru-hiker bane of low-elevation northern CA stretches. Looking forward to not seeing this plant again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474005430933-BKN7FFW4GSFA4HW0NANZ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Two Forks of the Feather and a Magical Trail Lunch Our reward for the grind up from the north fork of the Feather River. Gorgeous granitic features and ridgelines.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474005671997-DRMSSSSENDB1E0VEQKBM/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Two Forks of the Feather and a Magical Trail Lunch Huckleberry enjoying the open slope and our view of the red peak below to our left.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474005968487-3OE5DGKK0OY9G11IS9UQ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Two Forks of the Feather and a Magical Trail Lunch Sunrise from the Three Lakes Saddle. A great way to start our day!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474005802791-EXDKTXNLVU16MI82B8AN/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Two Forks of the Feather and a Magical Trail Lunch Early autumnal colors on ridges. Letting us know that we will have more cool nights ahead.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474005810303-AR8Q533CTEQZB586ILDB/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Two Forks of the Feather and a Magical Trail Lunch Silver Lake looking idyllic from our ridge top traverse.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474006550375-PPRKEPDEPIRR8APT87B6/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Two Forks of the Feather and a Magical Trail Lunch Heading down to the middle fork of the Feather River, a much more pleasant experience than down to the north fork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474006563744-KCJ9TEP7WCDFLX5ZE9IG/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Two Forks of the Feather and a Magical Trail Lunch One of the numerous side creeks along the trail to the middle fork.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1474005832159-MY0P0TO4CI43RXLBUPNV/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Two Forks of the Feather and a Magical Trail Lunch Smoke rising on the horizon from the fire near Huckleberry's parents home. Fortunately, they were out of harms way.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473995338079-T5RBK0K4LEOET1IEZ0B5/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Two Forks of the Feather and a Magical Trail Lunch Everyone (Pitbull, Huckleberry's feet, Macro) enjoying the veggie pie on a thru-hiker table aka the ground. http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/9/15/nothing-has-changed-and-yet-it-feels-different monthly 0.5 2017-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473988253210-GGGFNBVRNQM32A8P40P6/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Nothing Has Changed, and Yet It Feels Different The official PCT midpoint post, about 8 miles south of Highway 36 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473988389597-SJCAWILVQIHVJHR016H9/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Nothing Has Changed, and Yet It Feels Different Butt Mountain and views of distant Mt. Lassen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473988456583-XST7Q3VOV0GODH7HX4YO/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Nothing Has Changed, and Yet It Feels Different Rocky outcropping, sparse trees, and manzanita-covered slopes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473988552152-WVJGJLRVIASB38K776OF/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Nothing Has Changed, and Yet It Feels Different Sage, pale sand, and dark volcanic pillars https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473989995663-IL7G8RIO96CYVLJXBZJM/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Nothing Has Changed, and Yet It Feels Different More rock stacks, this time sedimentary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473988604769-AQ8T865ZDYFYY3FFG8HS/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Nothing Has Changed, and Yet It Feels Different Dried mule ears make a soft rhythm section in the wind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473988621104-YJJVPAOYVYF86OQFPL8N/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Nothing Has Changed, and Yet It Feels Different Windswept Jeffrey pine on a high slope approaching Humboldt Summit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473988655320-3LYI9SJJ3R9YSU8DVYD0/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Nothing Has Changed, and Yet It Feels Different Looking north across the burn zone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473988714217-LUQQL1C8VFRG1T91YTEE/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Nothing Has Changed, and Yet It Feels Different ToeCutter is so happy we showed up, and is reluctant to let us slip from his grasp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473988996580-6OTGZ2PWW7DCLVIAEFMC/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Nothing Has Changed, and Yet It Feels Different We are on our way to Mexico, and here's a sign to prove it as we leave Humboldt Summit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473989300201-XQKCTLHJHMFD2OQVHWWR/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Nothing Has Changed, and Yet It Feels Different One final knoll before we drop back into the forest headed for the Butte County high point https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473989019203-S2R30WV0O1CPMDJP6QBS/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Nothing Has Changed, and Yet It Feels Different Sunset as we complete our day's hike towards Humbug Summit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473990086642-XH8WRORE9XP27OR64B3F/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Nothing Has Changed, and Yet It Feels Different Cold Spings is piped for easy collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473990148818-46ER667USIZLID0UAQMD/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Nothing Has Changed, and Yet It Feels Different High grassy meadow   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473990196023-X2AUQ4ZL892KP8SAFL6A/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Nothing Has Changed, and Yet It Feels Different Buckwheat flowers and cool rocks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473990134321-95OWVP4CFRXB1OGLORN2/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Nothing Has Changed, and Yet It Feels Different Macro checking out the firecracker flowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473990534579-F5CREKKRK1P83VNQSKI6/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Nothing Has Changed, and Yet It Feels Different One of many creeks on the way to the Feather River Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473990566015-5MP3WG916CU44YIA1E65/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Nothing Has Changed, and Yet It Feels Different It looks like it's gonna get hot as we continue our descent https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473990585684-UR70DJUBNE4BXB5KN4K1/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Nothing Has Changed, and Yet It Feels Different The North Fork of the Feather River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473990633728-LJBHOX8VU5AJ9FAKNJI7/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Nothing Has Changed, and Yet It Feels Different Some old mining equipment at the trailhead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473990647317-6Z62J210SDL4MCHNDBSE/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Nothing Has Changed, and Yet It Feels Different Historic Belden Town bridge over the north fork https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473994108938-3YAROKHMG6OK968HFD9H/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Nothing Has Changed, and Yet It Feels Different Belden Town, in a nutshell http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/9/8/lvvxxv7w4q1t4g8eqq007lcoxrdrvl monthly 0.5 2017-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473426257748-NJ67GPS9VPYFFYM2BB04/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Last of the Volcanoes and Our First Frost Multihued lava rocks at the start of the spatter tube.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473426138803-HWE9N0YKRQEQ8SEWONQ6/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Last of the Volcanoes and Our First Frost High desert forest slopes looking south to Mt. Lassen.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473426553402-U1E7C0S18H8K33Z43YJW/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Last of the Volcanoes and Our First Frost Huckleberry walking through Jeffrey pine forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473426339574-WTGM35R04EXP6JRQJ652/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Last of the Volcanoes and Our First Frost Hat Creek and the welcome sight of flowing water.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473426702495-5D7HRTZ7IN8O0SG8KCYV/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Last of the Volcanoes and Our First Frost Manzanita skeletons being overtaken by new growth.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473426711024-AZVI7325IZXWVJ5JWCGY/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Last of the Volcanoes and Our First Frost Dry grasses, wildflowers and the burned canopy of the Reading Fire.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473426875903-VG25VHLAQIX76EH2YT2G/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Last of the Volcanoes and Our First Frost Morning golden hour in Warner Valley and Drakesbad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473426974550-KG6PKWE983C57JQGD8QR/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Last of the Volcanoes and Our First Frost Boiling Springs Lake is spectacular.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473427079293-JNFDSRBHOZJVM52MMEFL/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Last of the Volcanoes and Our First Frost Macro, Grateful Red and Neemor. Guess who's still cold despite the sun and hydrothermal lake?  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473427235343-0U86S6QDIZTPIHXND4OB/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Last of the Volcanoes and Our First Frost Terminal geyser, really a fumarole. There was a campsite about 20' away if you don't mind the rotten egg smell.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473427253728-XX7JX8OGJCLQG9VXE2E3/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Last of the Volcanoes and Our First Frost Brokeoff Mtn and Mt Lassen. Long ago they were part of the same mega volcano.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473427479915-2D6K1R6S1Y7RC4NLGK0O/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Last of the Volcanoes and Our First Frost PCT or PC trail? Either way, we are approaching the ½ way point and are excited!  http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/9/8/long-dry-days-cold-nights monthly 0.5 2017-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473398736314-OB2FNEVQYEW75EGLI5F6/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Long Dry Days and Cold Nights Mark a Transition Sandy slopes across from our campsite in early morning light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473399220619-0H6SKAGMVXLLGV7DGHXE/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Long Dry Days and Cold Nights Mark a Transition Morning golden hour on our exposed ridge and Mt. Shasta and Macro in layers against the biting wind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473398789094-I72URIU0JF1TEWIPPIPI/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Long Dry Days and Cold Nights Mark a Transition Lots of pleasant forest walking today https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473398872515-SWF7KTJ8GGOK0C1RRKTD/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Long Dry Days and Cold Nights Mark a Transition Dry slopes of oak (fortunately none of the poison variety)  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473398840382-VGX02MZSO1U4ARLHFFNY/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Long Dry Days and Cold Nights Mark a Transition Our first view of Rock Creek and its cascades https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473398900186-9ME0T6U0E5KDWTORH613/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Long Dry Days and Cold Nights Mark a Transition Lake Britton dam with the Pit River far below https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473398917188-LBN5UU36YG8TZVT7IKRA/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Long Dry Days and Cold Nights Mark a Transition What do you mean they didn't put this patio outside the visitors center just for cooking dinner on?  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473398956547-OFQYQY1XGZRR1VNYGYFO/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Long Dry Days and Cold Nights Mark a Transition With yesterday's rain to erase all of the other footprints, we wondered whose SOBO tracks we were following as we made our way towards Baum Lake from Butney Falls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473398936263-CAHMJIIH7W6QRM5S0JWS/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Long Dry Days and Cold Nights Mark a Transition The outlet of Baum Lake on a very chilly but pretty morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473399798479-EPRWQ6SZO1XY11IBLGAF/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Long Dry Days and Cold Nights Mark a Transition Morning golden hour across fields of dry grass headed towards the lava flow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473399855314-XR1LVJJTHU9X0YZF0HB2/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Long Dry Days and Cold Nights Mark a Transition Gray pines dominated the open forest on the lava beds below the Hat Creek Rim https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473399834334-FRIY9SN35WORKU1EJFN6/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Long Dry Days and Cold Nights Mark a Transition Gray pine cone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473400490473-K3AYDZC7O9D56DAP0G13/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Long Dry Days and Cold Nights Mark a Transition The last campable spot before climbing up onto the Rim https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473400979493-QN0J7HWL4N1APZ78H1N1/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Long Dry Days and Cold Nights Mark a Transition Climbing up the Hat Creek Rim's black lava edge, with a view of the Gray pine forest below https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473399885445-8TPZEXWZ6GFJM39YD7BW/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Long Dry Days and Cold Nights Mark a Transition Looking back at Mt. Shasta once we've completed the climb up onto the Rim https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473399980202-0GG0CA4QJY1AIXX0JM7F/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Long Dry Days and Cold Nights Mark a Transition Macro is suspicious of these strange and tall thistles. Do you blame him?  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473400423596-HVK3MTES7LSWOF8NQ0T3/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Long Dry Days and Cold Nights Mark a Transition Happy to find Cache 22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473399922508-I11LOJK54ZHX3YRB041Z/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Long Dry Days and Cold Nights Mark a Transition Hat Creek Rim https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473399943733-8DC5N9RH8KAHCGD06TTK/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Long Dry Days and Cold Nights Mark a Transition More Hat Creek Rim, this time from under a Silver Shadow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473399947100-NX18EPR4YKQSR1638SK3/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Long Dry Days and Cold Nights Mark a Transition Trailhead with shade. That's apparently worth a landmark on the Hat Creek Rim. It gets hot up there!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473400008240-KQICPQLEMGS3MEECBIDW/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Long Dry Days and Cold Nights Mark a Transition Nearing the southern end of the Rim https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473431871836-5SETNO27PQKL6B7X7HII/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Long Dry Days and Cold Nights Mark a Transition Subway cave means water and dinner (as long as you're there before October) http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/9/8/manzanitas-on-the-mind monthly 0.5 2016-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473362508264-8Z4Q38HO2SHH21SD7H9E/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Manzanitas On the Mind Next to the Waterfall copyright Pan Liang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473362675516-ASVT0ET5D2PMOA93IJ1U/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Manzanitas On the Mind Mt. Shasta emerging from the smoke.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473364155956-JC0BAMKCEQRTL06KR06Z/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Manzanitas On the Mind Huckleberry on the bridge over Squaw Valley Creek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473364227270-P8C2TDP8442E1YS3ZYMQ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Manzanitas On the Mind Sunset over the McCloud River Valley.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473364386247-38QO6RGQNR0VO9VDPC0M/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Manzanitas On the Mind Large green foliage along the creeks on the shaded slope up to Grizzly Peak.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473364596096-4RDCF37TJPX1CQR15UAZ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Manzanitas On the Mind Looking back at Grizzly Peak from the manzanita covered ridge.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473368924600-Y50R78YD9B1J6I8L2KKU/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Manzanitas On the Mind Manzanita berries aplenty along the trails.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473369029654-3AH7PFANAZMX9MR2KF3A/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Manzanitas On the Mind The mysteriously brilliant red leaves, new growth on a mazanita. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473369366611-5XP19ZJ95R7Z0WWB1IYQ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Manzanitas On the Mind Mazanita with its characteristic peeling bark.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473369249544-O9SCW8A9M11HMILHA10K/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Manzanitas On the Mind Gooseberries are not user friendly.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473369478285-AZJCVBVGI85G7V6NF8IB/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Manzanitas On the Mind Vibrantly hued rock along the trail.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473369439816-GN8NVMLL1RUMWN8BLKDM/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Manzanitas On the Mind Rock formations erupting from the hillside. http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/9/2/northern-ca-is-seriously-underrated monthly 0.5 2017-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472817565010-15C2T8KCCPIQPDK2EM91/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA is Seriously Underrated Dry, sure, but dramatic too. The trail climbs after leaving Hwy 3 at Scott Mountain Summit. Tall Jeffrey Pine ahead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472817849228-3BFQ5KLCCUMW7TO5O3VG/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA is Seriously Underrated That bark smells like butterscotch. And I love those low, down-turning limbs. Oh, Jeffrey!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472817832786-8DL0EUQVFQ3JU6POFBK0/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA is Seriously Underrated Jeffrey Pines against a Northern CA sky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473345249482-47ZB7SPAYBXQXU3W16NR/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA is Seriously Underrated The Milky Way from near our tent. If you follow Macro's IG feed this will be a repeat, but it was too good not to include here too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472817577559-7TI7O3KVCN97RMCDHILB/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA is Seriously Underrated Macro surveys the scene at a smoky sunrise from our campsite at Coopers Meadows trail junction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473348205919-HTI4HJMA4B8BPICVV880/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA is Seriously Underrated Incense cedar and tall bear grass in a shady swale on an otherwise dry slope https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473348175672-VRTSA3AT1MOCL3V71C2Y/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA is Seriously Underrated A hardy Western white pine surviving on a windy slope with a smoky view back towards the Trinity Alps just north of the Parks Creek Road https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473345297026-WNKNTOI4P28OW0VYUCF2/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA is Seriously Underrated Looking back from whence we came over Lower Deadfall Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473345328145-4WZUCNVDD9E25QQ4H9TT/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA is Seriously Underrated Red fir forest on the white granite slopes south of Deadfall Lakes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473345422354-4MUXAXVT27U4RN8L3G9P/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA is Seriously Underrated Mt. Shasta dominates the views from this high basin whose slopes are dotted by northern Foxtail and Whitebark pines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473347022573-1EA81PI8C08VZTLYAF75/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA is Seriously Underrated Macro traversing a rocky slope of northern Foxtail pines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473345669331-4RA575LYCAD7PVWC0ZRK/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA is Seriously Underrated A peek of Mt. Shasta from the walk above Toad Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473345698786-08XFXMVBIENDZ9C0L480/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA is Seriously Underrated Piped White Ridge Spring is an oasis on a long stretch of dry trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473346885090-8BQAWZBYDSNETYY8N2HJ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA is Seriously Underrated Generally these PCT sign-posts are set into the ground. In this case, the trail builders decided to just wedge it into a stump instead. Maybe the ground was too hard for digging? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473345539740-1OVWHH7H0G94R5FPCYQC/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA is Seriously Underrated Thick smoke billowed into the valley over the course of 30 minutes, obscuring our view of Mt. Shasta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473346859068-J9J978E8JDEVYCR5QW3K/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA is Seriously Underrated https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473346254433-YQ9V3TYWRYYB90PP1JD6/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA is Seriously Underrated Mt. Shasta on a very smoky morning (Day 58) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473346298017-QLK1BJMB86S6YVLBC0BT/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA is Seriously Underrated The air is still hazy but Castle Crags come into better focus as we continue our descent https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473346368025-KD2GJQXLG4TYONC85UKC/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA is Seriously Underrated A bit of blue sky in the mid-afternoon as we near the boundary for Castle Crags State Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1473346371835-3VYYZ231R0V5KV8FP0QO/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA is Seriously Underrated Brownies in package from friends + pint of Ben & Jerry's ice cream from convenience store + gas station lawn next to I-5 + resupply box repurposed as table + silicone bowls and titanium sporks = Very happy thru-hikers with brownie sundaes in Castella! (Not yet showered, because.... Priorities) http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/9/1/6vygm3dvze0pe2jvzgzgdeqk09gor7 monthly 0.5 2016-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472789046401-D29CPV1DNADPI4LRVLDA/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Constants & Contrasts of Northern California Our view of Mt Shasta from just above Etna Summit.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472789233975-ZMPAICWIOURWZ8605962/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Constants & Contrasts of Northern California A day later, Huckleberry taking in the view of Shasta from the Trinities. Getting closer... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472790587297-PRBYSPHV345CNX8CYKCC/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Constants & Contrasts of Northern California The smoke plume from the Gap Fire at sunset in Etna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472790827149-IUWO3DOOUJIS8J9XOFNH/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Constants & Contrasts of Northern California The haze in the valleys below is dispersed smoke from the Gap Fire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472790934315-19SZVTJB6JANI69TNC1J/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Constants & Contrasts of Northern California Constant Mt Shasta, contrast an Alpine Lake to explore another time.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472789895960-6VO9TLZQ8A13JPXA3KMJ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Constants & Contrasts of Northern California Erosion channels forming between the trees and little new growth.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472790033649-S8Q5JJ81Q6MPT4FRMTB8/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Constants & Contrasts of Northern California New growth on the slope and the unintended artistry of fire on this tree.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472789371171-4IXVN2TAHHIHPDPCH4QO/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Constants & Contrasts of Northern California Smith Lake in a granite basin our introduction to the Russian Wilderness.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472789605872-HURVV9J9BW6Z6CQXB6LJ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Constants & Contrasts of Northern California More views from the Russian Wilderness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472789467686-1ULCGQ3059QNZLWY7AJO/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Constants & Contrasts of Northern California Majestic clouds, granite crags and slopes sorts with trees. We love it out here!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472790230777-GRZO61SL3FKQRMWVVESR/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Constants & Contrasts of Northern California Blue skies and red rock.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472790153806-8VG2YCML76SE8UT560MX/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Constants & Contrasts of Northern California The red mountainous slopes of the Trinities. So different from the day before.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472790327561-ZS8RH8NZ2E7V5W8CB37I/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Constants & Contrasts of Northern California Welcome clouds and a brief burst of hail and light drizzle.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472790428803-KIG6MP2M93PXKILTQI7Q/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Constants & Contrasts of Northern California The same day, fewer clouds yet the blast furnace was only set to "mostly hot" vs "high broil."  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472788768044-SC2VE4GM1GE9D2LV9JUU/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Constants & Contrasts of Northern California Wild Mountain Sula circa 2008.    https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472788671886-40LNM900R5BIYDZO9QWC/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Constants & Contrasts of Northern California Sula in her meadow on our last camping trip with her. Waiting for some pizza, no doubt.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472788514348-3D8ZDUAT64MTYN3ETYSG/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Constants & Contrasts of Northern California Sula's Creek, our treasured corner of the Trinity Alps http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/8/29/bjc3k5eg1nhykcpp668kygzsti49eo monthly 0.5 2017-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472479493680-TAW9ZDGYTURD0L6T0S2B/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains Backpacks outside the Seiad Valley Store https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472479516002-U2J261VI6353K89ZUV1V/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains Road-walk on Hwy 96 towards the Klamath River bridge on a hot August day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472479538714-9K94102MZPR8HYK4D2ZA/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains We finally found one small kindness towards hikers several miles up the now-gravel road https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472479811719-F1OQDE5RTLBKLOE33S0P/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains Neeemor's 6-day resupply to Mt Shasta City fit entirely in this box. Pop tarts for breakfast, Clif & Builders bars for lunch, and ramen for dinner. Oh, and a ziploc of cookie bars with an "I love you" note. No wonder his backpack is so tiny!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472480263210-Z76VT9PLUSIZBCQ0C1QP/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains The trail as we started our climb from Grider Creek Campground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472480284917-GKPPAAM3SOIK2VFTLKJB/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains Peeling bark of an intact madrone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472480653813-KF01OLYYZ0Z7LBWHFVT2/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains Grider Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472480802459-18Q4GI507NKC1EDVZTCA/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains Macro abandons his first attempt at crossing Grider Creek after losing his balance. He nailed it the second try, and kept his feet dry too.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472481320688-7SRI6AD4644R8DG55CVR/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains Rocky ridge in the marble mountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472480563591-38M6GZMO7CB0APDEN9D3/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains Sign marking the short use trail to Buckhorn Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472480582002-YCH0A5PGYXWZ08X19DWH/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains View downslope from Buckhorn Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472480599764-XHKI8Q6EL5G5JYL12UB7/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains Windswept Whitebark pine on a high ridge in the Marble Mountains (or perhaps northern Foxtail?) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472481309180-Q8XEA7WR2WG0URW36Q1V/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains Our first view of the lower slopes of Black Marble Mountain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472480635125-A15PI8JCSW2BNCO2PGAG/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains Marble everywhere!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472481277009-BCY0CI2XL1E7WRIHLK1I/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains Black Marble Mountain from the next ridge over in morning light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472481336624-BJI4GMTT3Y556QMQWPEN/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains Man Eater Lake in Marble Mountain Wilderness, a place we'd love to visit on a future trip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472481345682-5RC54JNN98JSQ5FRH6HS/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains The saddle above Man Eater Lake has a convenient granite "bench"  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472481361425-JEXMZ4BIXQG532FGB4IA/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains Magical alpine basin in the marble mountains, a perfect stop for a leisurely lunch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472482048697-TVZGSM8JMCIDJ4LFYHZH/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains Another ridgeline in the marble mountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472481689076-4DHY59T6XIHGKLNPDOLE/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains More high traversing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472481369416-AAA3N8Y8XLSXFXD9PWWR/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains We called this narrow traverse the "Etna Knife" after joking that the last 3 miles down to Sawyers Bar Road had seemingly more up than down https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472481376707-24EXRF5KQU1ODZ8NPPJD/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains Windswept tree in golden hour light near Etna Summit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472479822520-LJ5GRLKJOBJVR1C1P668/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains Plume of smoke rising from Happy Camp blaze, as seen from outside the Motel Etna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472479816406-FYBG7VJDOV2M7QU71DRV/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Northern CA Towns and the Marble Mountains The spread at Dotty's Cafe in Etna makes Macro happy http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/8/26/goodbye-oregon-hello-california monthly 0.5 2017-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472437577690-DPKN5UNC34G9OZDUICP0/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Goodbye Oregon, Hello California Late season wildflowers on the slopes of Mt. Ashland.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472437685974-T82GQ002LIA2ZXMGFNIM/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Goodbye Oregon, Hello California We've seen a number of "private property" signs along the PCT. This was the most creative so far.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472438450424-SQOOMJOP23MCIN0PIZWL/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Goodbye Oregon, Hello California Buckwheat and other wildflowers blanket the meadows.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472437721034-TD4ZDUM9H7L8WCCYHI7N/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Goodbye Oregon, Hello California Granite and manzanita almost feel we're back home.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472438527603-RJS65I5JMY767TXB1CWF/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Goodbye Oregon, Hello California First telltale sign of a fire, black smoke rising from the ridgeline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472438611596-IUFL7RLWDCF0BDXE6QIY/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Goodbye Oregon, Hello California Same ridgeline 3 hours later and a much larger plume. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472438855290-CVEJIVIYLH004EL8XCMH/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Goodbye Oregon, Hello California Our post dinner miles were rewarded with a wonderful sunset.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472438684487-JN7SFTQJLVML0MYYUEJ8/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Goodbye Oregon, Hello California Huckleberry writing her journal against surrounded by trees and stars.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472438948983-OSE93L91NVSNWBQKUUB2/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Goodbye Oregon, Hello California Welcome home! We're happy to be in California. Feels so good to back.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472443424354-ENQXD9HUMDZWHXJOB7S0/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Goodbye Oregon, Hello California Amazing colors in all the exposed rock. We were marveling at it all day.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472443282477-0NBIDCR3AEF822DOSFAO/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Goodbye Oregon, Hello California There were these amazing veins of quartz all throughout the rock here.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472443490403-B75B4D9RYPVMI4W88AK1/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Goodbye Oregon, Hello California Kangaroo Mountain glowing in the early morning light.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472443662572-LYOX5MHQ9CVIP6CETBI3/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Goodbye Oregon, Hello California Huckleberry outside the Seiad Store, PO and Café.  http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/8/23/from-lava-to-forest-to-golden-hills monthly 0.5 2017-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472017914252-ZQDR7NVBYM27FSYL6XIB/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - From Lava to Forest to Golden Hills Starter lava trail as we head towards Brown Mountain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472019957971-ZEJFSRMW51MZ6PVGTWRP/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - From Lava to Forest to Golden Hills Entering a surprisingly mature forest on the lava fields of Brown Mountain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472018001693-I4YBI5VLGP7F96F00YTI/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - From Lava to Forest to Golden Hills South Brown Mountain Shelter, an oasis of trail magic on Day 47 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472018252058-QF5FX5X54DGMUVWYZ0WC/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - From Lava to Forest to Golden Hills PCT signs on BLM land are pretty huge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472018462931-QY8J3RA2HYGESSRYYWZJ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - From Lava to Forest to Golden Hills Oregon Grape and sugar pines overlap as we drop in elevation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472018145068-JXM6KJHHTAI6ENRT5B2K/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - From Lava to Forest to Golden Hills Another badly paved road...  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472018653323-RUUADW2H7C7COZX8J7FX/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - From Lava to Forest to Golden Hills An irrigation canal was by far the largest on-trail water source we passed all day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472044493610-C9UQV8NNPZ9S1IBE7MRC/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - From Lava to Forest to Golden Hills Meanwhile, somewhere between Fish Lake and Hyatt Lake... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472018729590-VMJTZ9H4ZSQGDXMA1J54/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - From Lava to Forest to Golden Hills It's hazy but Mt Shasta is getting closer to the south https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472018672862-61TOT7ED9PQBY8RG002V/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - From Lava to Forest to Golden Hills Evening golden hour on the hill above Hyatt Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472018687615-B7BJCTEXYXZZXUF6CU4H/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - From Lava to Forest to Golden Hills The wildflowers are arid varieties and blend in with the dry grasses but shine in golden hour light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472018708014-ITZSLLSYSEFMVA1GLY68/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - From Lava to Forest to Golden Hills Big rock cairns mark the trail across the meadow below Hyatt Prairie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472018724208-PAMVX1W2QZZXK43UJXXF/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - From Lava to Forest to Golden Hills Another mile, another pipe gate... this must be BLM land https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472044495728-5MYR7XN08296LXFKAETA/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - From Lava to Forest to Golden Hills A slope of yellow star thistle with a view of distant Mt. Ashland across the valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472018743243-R8HY7JHX3VMJ88XM55AG/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - From Lava to Forest to Golden Hills An oak-studded knoll before we hit the Soda Mountain Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472018752316-MPTGOIDX08S9BGATFKRP/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - From Lava to Forest to Golden Hills We did cross a few hot, dry, exposed slopes in the late afternoon around Pilot Rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472018756353-MPS073VPXXFE2TDJ5CGL/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - From Lava to Forest to Golden Hills Callahan's! Thanks for the use of your hose and the Black Butte Porters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472018764842-6EJF322VU4INAWD21PSR/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - From Lava to Forest to Golden Hills Nachos, avocado & Swiss on fresh artisan bread, and peaches straight from the orchard. Add a tall glass of ice water and that's what I call a zero-day lunch!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472052295145-ONWT0T2AC6VGBB9OCF8Q/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - From Lava to Forest to Golden Hills Leaving our glorious zero https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472052309703-8I9M9AR11DB9N5WVLINR/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - From Lava to Forest to Golden Hills Thanks Jack for the ride back to the trail! And look at those clean new shoes. http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/8/23/l8506g3lpxf6ttuw8va203kxto5i1s monthly 0.5 2017-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472002736077-MBRM7DZ1PTWNEKP7XH1P/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Old Friends! & Sky Lakes, You're Sly (But in a Good Way) The forested trail south of Hwy 62 seemed to be made just for us, other than our vizsla welcoming committee that we saw in the first 5 minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472004749655-L1PEWHFUDB5K3JCZU7RU/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Old Friends! & Sky Lakes, You're Sly (But in a Good Way) The SOBO reunion at Mazama Village. L->R: Happy Feet, Huckleberry, Macro and Delta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472002826681-1QP9AMLHYKYE6FP9RNBD/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Old Friends! & Sky Lakes, You're Sly (But in a Good Way) A ridgeline! Happy to almost have some views again.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472004958077-D5U48FI62CE2UOFT5730/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Old Friends! & Sky Lakes, You're Sly (But in a Good Way) Dry grasses bowing to the breeze amongst the ghosts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472002953183-PEIU4LN10YCJTCRQLRFH/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Old Friends! & Sky Lakes, You're Sly (But in a Good Way) The new generation sheltering under the gaze of the ghost generation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472003137689-LA5BWSL3J1XN19L4MHGJ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Old Friends! & Sky Lakes, You're Sly (But in a Good Way) Every burn zone in OR has had bleeding hearts blooming in the harsh dry conditions. Yet, at plant nurseries it's sold as a water loving shade tolerant plant. Hmmm...  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472003283387-AFRREJ993EM1CLQMEN01/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Old Friends! & Sky Lakes, You're Sly (But in a Good Way) Cirrus clouds capturing the sunset light that we couldn't see. It made for a tranquil evening climb.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472003454004-KW8K6TCAF95GWK5O58EO/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Old Friends! & Sky Lakes, You're Sly (But in a Good Way) Devils Peak under a starry sky.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472003615928-PC5EC3E23YI5FBMJG0NO/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Old Friends! & Sky Lakes, You're Sly (But in a Good Way) Dawn over Devils Peak and the promise of a good day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472003683885-S4VG4H9UZLCFYUMBXBEM/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Old Friends! & Sky Lakes, You're Sly (But in a Good Way) Geographical timeline. Next stop on our journey will be the far side of Mt. McLoughlin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472003800199-ZHQSWMTTPI60J521T091/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Old Friends! & Sky Lakes, You're Sly (But in a Good Way) Huckleberry walking through the newer burn zone. May these ghosts be patient as they wait.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472004142857-LPLKCJKDWRAW6R5FMHLC/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Old Friends! & Sky Lakes, You're Sly (But in a Good Way) The seed heads of the flowers we called carrot lilies under Shale Butte.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1472004220777-3WUZ4HV6YK31T8MQU41K/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Old Friends! & Sky Lakes, You're Sly (But in a Good Way) Shale Butte a photo I took just before the ill fated step on the slate xylophone.   http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/8/19/mt-thielsen-pumice-that-amazing-lake monthly 0.5 2017-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471977257856-377H9CQGT1QU2KABHZQD/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mt. Thielsen, Pumice, & That Amazing Lake The highest official point on the OR/WA PCT (not counting popular alternate routes) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471973825997-AX3V6B3JVAGOZM9I6D77/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mt. Thielsen, Pumice, & That Amazing Lake Upper Thielsen Creek looking towards the shoulder of Howlock Mountain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471913426368-QBI2RD0AATIPC26CDTQE/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mt. Thielsen, Pumice, & That Amazing Lake Mama Lion and Daniel Boone at Thielsen Creek in the late afternoon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471974569281-CR9CM66JL27KC3NL2CCG/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mt. Thielsen, Pumice, & That Amazing Lake Macro washes up after our own dinner under the flanks of Mt. Thielsen (note infamous iPad!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471974592779-PCEM3O2P5SUTIYKF3UR2/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mt. Thielsen, Pumice, & That Amazing Lake Early dawn light on Mt. Thielsen from our campsite along Thielsen Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471974554843-78SMFQBNW5XRIEJS2N87/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mt. Thielsen, Pumice, & That Amazing Lake Golden hour on the ridge south of Thielsen Creek makes a perfect frame for our first views of Diamond Peak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471974657099-I1E9BGI1XU835YNIL3F5/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mt. Thielsen, Pumice, & That Amazing Lake The PCT is lined with pumice and hemlock trees as it traverses the flanks of Mt. Thielsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471974012896-U8ZB7QQ154GKH09N2NW0/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mt. Thielsen, Pumice, & That Amazing Lake Water cache at a forest road just north of Highway 138 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471975412512-L5SIUNXM4X2KWDFTEY6W/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mt. Thielsen, Pumice, & That Amazing Lake Mt. Thielsen and the beige oval that is the Pumice Desert as we climb towards the rim of Crater Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471976376656-G9U1DAAOQUZPPZ9TKQ8F/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mt. Thielsen, Pumice, & That Amazing Lake Diseased lodgepole pines in Crater Lake National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471975643283-UA40RQDU90HHF1UVY7TX/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mt. Thielsen, Pumice, & That Amazing Lake High, dry terrain (& more pumice!) on the northern approach to Crater Lake via the Rim Alternate Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471976116633-V1MSUC807N1HHXRUOVJH/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mt. Thielsen, Pumice, & That Amazing Lake Hillman Peak marks our first view of Crater Lake's rim https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471976467634-FEZOHV8K6UH4CUIXDZM2/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mt. Thielsen, Pumice, & That Amazing Lake The sky may be hazy, but the waters of Crater Lake are intensely blue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471976417686-P6Y579BFDTUNDLCTJ3N3/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mt. Thielsen, Pumice, & That Amazing Lake Ancient trees line the west rim of Crater Lake and are nearly as stunning as the water itself https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471976402359-GRRUPIQPIWKWPV9DCMNK/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mt. Thielsen, Pumice, & That Amazing Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471976899765-OJ8M7WCVFUVARX6RSSQV/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mt. Thielsen, Pumice, & That Amazing Lake Historic Crater Lake Lodge - the patio is lovely, and you can have ice cream if you're willing to wait https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471976977816-0FDCGOQRQALP9R0CXCX1/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mt. Thielsen, Pumice, & That Amazing Lake Annie's Spring gushes on the outskirts of Mazama Village south of Crater Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471975781209-X9YB4P6BYY30Y2R7VF8Y/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Mt. Thielsen, Pumice, & That Amazing Lake Homemade brownie happiness. Dirty but very happy hikers who just opened a care package from Jen & Paul (spoiler alert- the bag didn't last 5 minutes). We haven't showered yet - because, priorities! http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/8/19/8lu1y9rkcztuqt5a2kcaag54cix3fs monthly 0.5 2017-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471959511351-GHVBFO3MAYNYMAB36KOE/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - NOBOs, SOBOs, & Hiker Boxes Shelter Cove thanks for the hospitality!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471959609816-UBI2E6VZRIQJ3S3G9M2B/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - NOBOs, SOBOs, & Hiker Boxes Trapper Creek, the largest creek we've seen since Mt Hood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471959710521-UUDSAVXFW2WBDLH6ULV1/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - NOBOs, SOBOs, & Hiker Boxes Morning clouds reflected in Diamond View Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471959816309-FYTI0MTLKL4M8LTC18HN/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - NOBOs, SOBOs, & Hiker Boxes The OST (Oregon Skyline Trail) in a nutshell: A dry, dusty, sandy and thinly forested blast furnace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471959910178-MIK7XD9493VVPM4FZSW4/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - NOBOs, SOBOs, & Hiker Boxes Huckleberry excited to be back on the PCT and some relative shade.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471959977422-IYXCJMBPAEAAZTKKNIGD/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - NOBOs, SOBOs, & Hiker Boxes Maidu Lake in the morning light. It looks much more inviting than it did at 10:30PM the night before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471960063562-AE7Y2QUKZ0CIG3EDXDMR/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - NOBOs, SOBOs, & Hiker Boxes Snow plants emerging from the dry forest duff.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471960109122-NYWHW1KMAXQMSJKZF649/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - NOBOs, SOBOs, & Hiker Boxes Happy to have a sloped traverse with views and talus.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471960165365-MXP84MFHWSL4VXRTCCL9/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - NOBOs, SOBOs, & Hiker Boxes Tipsoo Peak is a brilliant burgundy from its volcanic origins.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471960234443-7ZN7XAULK27PDMY8GH7L/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - NOBOs, SOBOs, & Hiker Boxes Another view of Tipsoo Peak from near the WA/OR high point.   http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/8/19/land-of-many-lakes-even-more-mosquitoes monthly 0.5 2017-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471909833536-YIJ6LRNSZ3U1FMGI3HUZ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Land of Many Lakes (& Even More Mosquitoes) Elk Lake (to right) from the PCT at the Elk Lake trail junction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471910530606-G4I90CYYRH97U4A8O22A/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Land of Many Lakes (& Even More Mosquitoes) Something big on the trail in front of us. (Not an Emu)  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471910535274-B3WP5OD2TNNJ2Z0SIUAB/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Land of Many Lakes (& Even More Mosquitoes) I wish I had a better picture of this stately Sandhill Crane https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471910928873-OCMWOMZQCTRRF13TVMXG/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Land of Many Lakes (& Even More Mosquitoes) Rare rocky slope in the lakes district of southern Three Sisters Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471912305991-GBXVUV3A0MWY5JKR2476/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Land of Many Lakes (& Even More Mosquitoes) Just one of hundreds of tree-ringed lakes we passed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471912285167-TQM779K96UR8GOG73QB6/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Land of Many Lakes (& Even More Mosquitoes) An old-style PCT sign in the Three Sisters Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471910580975-GK1I46XQ8UYLT2NVAWBI/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Land of Many Lakes (& Even More Mosquitoes) Morning reflection in Stormy Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471912269188-X3KCX8P052P4RGWSKTTK/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Land of Many Lakes (& Even More Mosquitoes) Morning steam fog on one of many scenic little lakes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471911967538-W22ADZSIXSCEYS0CBZV0/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Land of Many Lakes (& Even More Mosquitoes) This long burn area was striking against the deep blue sky, and we were glad to be making the climb in the morning at least https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471912766976-YWRCL0UST8TZ2ZXGZIWM/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Land of Many Lakes (& Even More Mosquitoes) Wildflowers in the long dry stretch between Charlton Lake and the Rosary Lakes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471911801585-UGK5Z949RAPJEOPWFWH3/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Land of Many Lakes (& Even More Mosquitoes) The string of three Rosary Lakes look like a magical oasis after hiking all day without seeing water https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471911388993-JF3GRLMDQQB8FA5TI8LA/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Land of Many Lakes (& Even More Mosquitoes) Next to the bag with the two remaining beers we found this note https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471911594081-1154GW5DG10IGNA5O3DE/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Land of Many Lakes (& Even More Mosquitoes) The Shelter Cove Store may be closed but the big tent to the left is for hikers and the hiker box is always open https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471910522870-I9LKF50SK04QWCMDXZ0I/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Land of Many Lakes (& Even More Mosquitoes) Day 41 food. Not pictured: breakfast (already consumed) & homemade plum leather rolls (missed the photo shoot)  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471911405372-OXSYB1LLRVQ1YMVNAMGX/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Land of Many Lakes (& Even More Mosquitoes) Measles? Or just a hundred mosquito bites. This is why thru-hikers should never look in the mirror!  http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/8/19/smitten-by-the-three-sisters monthly 0.5 2017-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471929024128-FPDKURDSZJCV1ICMCUTG/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Smitten by the Three Sisters Huckleberry heading towards the Yapoah flow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471929669092-095BGO3212UUXO67LYEJ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Smitten by the Three Sisters Red lava and purple penstemon   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471929272439-R5X7M5NI23NA5IWOP81S/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Smitten by the Three Sisters From left to right Mt. Washington, Three Fingered Jack, and Mt. Jefferson (with Mt. Hood faintly visible to his R shoulder) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471929420504-OSTF3KWD84KP7RSTM78G/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Smitten by the Three Sisters Hello Three Sisters! (North, Middle, & South from the L) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471929761072-HUPZ2V4F3YF9YBPTEXP7/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Smitten by the Three Sisters The trail climbs around Yapoah Crater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471929905532-NOOOEJS2LWURWDFPK5WC/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Smitten by the Three Sisters Yapoah Crater is quite colorful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471930108468-KN6Q0IEMFLNYNNRVPA7O/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Smitten by the Three Sisters Lava, lava everywhere   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471930027221-TWRH57S3FSZBJ1BX7FQK/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Smitten by the Three Sisters Sheer lava wall along Opie Dilldock Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471930406374-FH7NC02SL0NMDR0V23RY/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Smitten by the Three Sisters Paintbrush playing second fiddle to the obsidian.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471930348564-US3IZSMYQJ7RFQOJDW2X/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Smitten by the Three Sisters Obsidian vein glimmering in the sunlight   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471930478081-90PD0E382TTNK6LWV0XW/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Smitten by the Three Sisters Middle Sister and the sunset colored clouds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471930607747-QOR4J2QSRXHK7ZUHL4R1/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Smitten by the Three Sisters Sunset over Broken Top Mountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471930688898-SUG0UYLRSV1FXN60QW2X/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Smitten by the Three Sisters Nearly full moon illuminating clouds with Scorpio, Mars and Saturn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471977783338-JWFQ2YC44F4N2VG679GJ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Smitten by the Three Sisters Obsidian Creek is a sweet little spot, and our farewell to this small but magical area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471930830421-TA8C4UIMMP2BJ6SADLL4/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Smitten by the Three Sisters Rock Mesa and the plains leading to more forest   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471930219180-JYOYG6HK9RVRTDS8THZO/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Smitten by the Three Sisters Lava flows and additional craters make for an extraterrestrial world http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/8/13/return-to-the-mountains monthly 0.5 2017-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471100285975-TXFJJQC1E610EWQXYG54/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Return to the Mountains, and Another Heat Wave Mt Jefferson suddenly appeared across Ollalie Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471100493385-WZ7C1UCJY7SFDW6ASKO5/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Return to the Mountains, and Another Heat Wave Pyramid Butte and the view north with a peek-a-boo appearance by Mt Hood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471100666857-1MWCLC2DE44E8NTWM7Y1/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Return to the Mountains, and Another Heat Wave Mt Jefferson gets closer all morning long as we climb through increasingly alpine terrain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471100915533-5ZDDB25L5ABMX2TS5ILE/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Return to the Mountains, and Another Heat Wave An oasis of snowmelt pools as we climb higher, and a broad vista to the north https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471100925640-IP7BY9XCNGZDX4AL3XMM/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Return to the Mountains, and Another Heat Wave Vegetation gives way to huge rock cairns as we near the top of our climb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471101191793-0HDE5WQ07C1NA43V5WCP/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Return to the Mountains, and Another Heat Wave Entering Jefferson Park we have amazing views of Mt Jefferson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471101472258-YH5PCMF3S0MY0DR83ECC/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Return to the Mountains, and Another Heat Wave Snow bridge on Russell Creek just below our ford site https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471101503947-Q23041VYYI639VCNWHIZ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Return to the Mountains, and Another Heat Wave Mt Jefferson from our dinner spot on the banks of low-elevation Milk Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471102592076-WXTINRSAVN10698GZ25Y/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Return to the Mountains, and Another Heat Wave Quite possibly the best campsite in OR, this is the view of Mt Jefferson from our sleeping bags on the night of the Perseid meteor shower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471102806194-4TR6GHV67I7VSR2NCKCE/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Return to the Mountains, and Another Heat Wave Cathedral Rocks and Mt Jefferson on the morning of Day 37 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471101521703-5IH1MCNFC6081UGTWBJH/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Return to the Mountains, and Another Heat Wave Volcanic bocce court? A high plateau as we continue south towards Rockpile Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471101560021-H5SA4348YCKMLDY29W23/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Return to the Mountains, and Another Heat Wave Our first clear view of 3-Fingered Jack comes after we leave Rockpile Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471103244325-ZM0K6HBTJF8PJEP1EVL9/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Return to the Mountains, and Another Heat Wave More burn zone hiking. Will it never end?  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471101575009-EILJK4EZSYXMMTNYB1CX/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Return to the Mountains, and Another Heat Wave Distant Black Butte rises beyond Koko Lake, in the middle of a huge burn zone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471101554149-5YVT8J73WR9ZMQTRXD5V/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Return to the Mountains, and Another Heat Wave After miles of getting closer, we are on final approach to the shoulder of 3-Fingered Jack https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471101581312-M1O7W4FVC9SA7L5N9WUF/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Return to the Mountains, and Another Heat Wave Golden hour on our final approach to camp on Day 37 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471103213069-R67JPQ7BYBDEIG0Q40AH/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Return to the Mountains, and Another Heat Wave Sun rising behind Mt Washington https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471101631476-GC5N770WEU8MEIU8L595/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Return to the Mountains, and Another Heat Wave Macro crosses a fern-covered slope as we near the end of the endless burn zone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471101616212-I5TP8IIZGH29774ZO35S/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Return to the Mountains, and Another Heat Wave Pussy paws against the dark volcanic sand are some of the most intensely pink specimens we've ever seen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471103570055-0564RW9SZ3WWSLNUT5YL/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Return to the Mountains, and Another Heat Wave Belknap Crater is where all of this lava came from ~3000 years ago https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471101602899-ZQ751OVT8I11M9QVO43V/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Return to the Mountains, and Another Heat Wave Middle & North Sister across the edge of the lava fields https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471101622080-IXK4TJU3963830LL2A2N/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Return to the Mountains, and Another Heat Wave A peek back at Belknap Crater (L) & Mt Washington (R) from the wilderness boundary near Hwy 242 at Mackenzie Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471108141576-5XPYJJFH5IYZPQXES39C/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Return to the Mountains, and Another Heat Wave We made it! Trying not to bake in the sun at Dee Wright.  http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/8/13/welcome-to-the-emerald-tunnel monthly 0.5 2016-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471097546379-9R8PID9KE96CS9DLDE9X/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to the Emerald Tunnel Stormy clouds do make for amazing morning light.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471097465976-XG3AQWE5TZ10AOY63U49/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to the Emerald Tunnel Hikers get hungry. Yes I did eat all of that and more.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471097968432-CXCJPO4OV8VJUBQPZM8C/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to the Emerald Tunnel Huckleberry heading down the sandy slope of Mt Hood.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471098039985-SQHHPNMMHDQWAPRDWUEH/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to the Emerald Tunnel Snow plant emerging from the forest floor just before Barlow Pass.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471097755111-L9RDE0EAYUK92F5SSH5T/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to the Emerald Tunnel Northwest Palette on display, subtle yet vibrant and beautiful.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471098143941-VNM3A4VWR8BPKZNSN0S7/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to the Emerald Tunnel Huckleberry modeling Our game changing defense against the rain, the Silver Shadow. Works on scorching sunny days too (so we are told). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471098285159-0PZS79ITH558M2HHSODZ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to the Emerald Tunnel A familiar trail friend on the West Coast, a Banana Slug. The ones back home are more yellow. Not sure about ripeness, didn't find out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471098690698-J3S5T7EZBOLUF62WTU7E/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to the Emerald Tunnel Huckleberries! aka trail snacks along our Pinhead Butte traverse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471098436894-WFY7MOTSMCTQHASOVM3D/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to the Emerald Tunnel We crossed another milestone moment, we've walked 600 PCT miles (plus some bonus ones for good measure) from Canada! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471099850322-1CDZBWZ5NZHJU6C7OVC1/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to the Emerald Tunnel Before we went into Ollalie Lake Store https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1471098852471-38SKJAU65PM7SRO31J8M/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to the Emerald Tunnel Mt Jefferson making a dramatic entrance at Ollalie Lake Resort. Welcome blue sky after the grey weather!   http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/8/7/welcome-to-oregon monthly 0.5 2016-08-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470614798214-OFU5ON6GU5IPKKOUTGDR/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon My backpack, newly adorned with its custom zipper pull https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470615073028-ZY0R8EYCLW15MVK9ZP5H/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon Back at the Bridge of the Gods (with new shoes), ready to take on OR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470615675470-MLTIN6DWEVLC3SDQVAUG/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon Plenty of walking along narrow rocky ledges, sometimes close to the creek and sometimes far above https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470615567494-Z5E867SS3G6HQGJMXY99/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon Walking the Eagle Creek Trail through a narrow section of the gorge with the creek far below https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470615808437-Z8WAW3R9GH0WTYYUJFK3/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon The trail and a clear, calm pool near 4-mile bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470615984432-69OUP99PGPZ8K8B8WR6B/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon Headed into the tunnel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470615988753-1BMV9NYV24HJEL98NAC0/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon And out the other side https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470616052105-OMLSGURLLKX9ZZL4GG28/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon I'm basking in the spray (and getting soaked in the process)  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470616274520-LFMFPPK07ZUJO4IGCAZG/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon Eagle Creek cascades upstream of Tunnel Falls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470616379018-4WUHHMXOMEYLE33XNH6P/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon Trail junction to Indian Mountain summit (~4600') in the cold early morning light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470616416641-D4LIQNQR7FGBN4V3SVXB/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon Nice, even trail tread through a rocky slope covered in thimbleberries   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470616429696-W659PDRUUQ6KAIGANZX5/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon Macro considers Mt Hood, from one of our first vantage points https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470616455611-KTBLAPGAPS9XXH4X1CO9/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon Misty morning forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470617335335-DEV4XI0QEPFB2RF31NRQ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon No matter the terrain, there are always wildflowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470617235512-4MN5PPEDFLXUQLH2EKV0/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon Mt. Hood near Lolo Pass, getting closer by the mile https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470620918688-UBY1FVQ4PX6BNEJLZVS2/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon Where can you go from here? Why, breakfast - of course!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470617012883-CBAZONNWJ2NKKLS3H94U/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon Beanstalk, Dustin, & Macro at Ramona Falls - all pretty clean just 2 days out from Cascade Locks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470618448466-P4HXDA51JLZP05PIF0JR/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon Cairns mark the route to the best crossing of Sandy River, while Mt Hood stands guard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470617936340-U48KNXV4LV549KDWQKD6/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon Broad-leaf rhododendron and cedar forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470617895543-U9CNFILJD48I7APDEDD9/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon Cool lenticular clouds over Mt. Hood on this morning with unsettled skies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470617960127-NAYRS4VCL7ZTM44RQUTT/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon Yep, there are still wildflowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470617941252-G8YAOA2V6A9UFJY069L7/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon From whence we came (trail on the right), and where we are headed (trail on the left), in one of the many sandy ravines at the base of Mt. Hood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470617987207-19U7X3JNUW4JQVEKHRHR/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon Is there a mountain up there? Or ski lifts to nowhere https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470618383493-GBB1P72VSS2C6EM7WAV0/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon Coming into Timberline Lodge on a stormy August day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470677781143-SENVGG7JYQATHZQOYUB5/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Welcome to Oregon Timberline Lodge lobby or NOBO takeover?   http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/8/5/quintessential-wa monthly 0.5 2017-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470404269075-2HYIAZ3PH84MJ1KVBPGO/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Quintessential WA, Timber Harvest, Oregon! There was a sea of trees, but one was not like the others.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470404167688-9P5PU0JXBRDP426RYVKF/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Quintessential WA, Timber Harvest, Oregon! The aggressive fog of Big Huckleberry Mountain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470404363909-82EBEL0VRZTKZ8CK81YZ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Quintessential WA, Timber Harvest, Oregon! Close up of the crusts on the tree trunks.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470404486233-U6RJ77B4N2WQ22SH2DKG/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Quintessential WA, Timber Harvest, Oregon! The difference a few hours and elevation make in the weather.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470404616732-OKR5PXC9LO6SUAMB6JTF/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Quintessential WA, Timber Harvest, Oregon! Dramatic clouds and a golden field at close of the day.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470404788040-Q9A355SOPRDLQ1N76ZTH/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Quintessential WA, Timber Harvest, Oregon! Huckleberry and from whence we came.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470404864154-4AAJ50XLFMGQJ0LS84IG/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Quintessential WA, Timber Harvest, Oregon! Huckleberry in action, walking and snacking. Hard to resist with all yhe ripe berries.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470404981506-7Y26DS2XPPO6CEMFAYSB/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Quintessential WA, Timber Harvest, Oregon! The blast furnace on the PCT.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470405031863-P31TVJL6PWYPPU7MESI2/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Quintessential WA, Timber Harvest, Oregon! Not quite post-apocalyptic, but you get the idea.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470405171373-2SWOHSEP3U5FL5KG8DPR/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Quintessential WA, Timber Harvest, Oregon! Golden hour in the moss covered trees on the way to our Goldilocks campsite.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470405472025-4STBI64HK9NWPDROJDR7/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Quintessential WA, Timber Harvest, Oregon! Which way to Oregon?  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470407123407-E8R3DKXII0K41BELAUJB/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Quintessential WA, Timber Harvest, Oregon! Macro enjoying fresh fruit in Cascade Locks.   http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/8/4/out-of-the-heat-wave monthly 0.5 2017-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470359505168-AUDKDA8QNBROEGQ2REAQ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Out of the Heat Wave & Into the Roaring Fog Macro having one last look at Mt Adams before we leave Trout Lake Abbey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470360034405-5LGIZDIZ4VCTXQOJ9W20/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Out of the Heat Wave & Into the Roaring Fog The main building at Trout Lake Abbey. Our guest room was upstairs, overlooking the back gardens, and the bathroom had a view of Mt Adams.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470360195030-BYEGS39DI3PSUQM46W0G/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Out of the Heat Wave & Into the Roaring Fog Plenty of shady forest walking today https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470360165213-4ROYACY7W83NQWW381M8/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Out of the Heat Wave & Into the Roaring Fog Macro checks the maps at our first break   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470360183693-G35RCXFOBJ55ZQAQVKWT/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Out of the Heat Wave & Into the Roaring Fog Sometimes the PCT crosses roads. This one had plenty of roadside flowers.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470360433225-RRHLOJ2W6JIAO5UJ5MAC/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Out of the Heat Wave & Into the Roaring Fog Field just north of Indian Heaven Wilderness boundary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470360541542-RFXKW2JE2SFKZA9BG6RX/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Out of the Heat Wave & Into the Roaring Fog Junction Lake from our campsite in the morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470362118382-AOZ550PPRKIQFY9GNXRA/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Out of the Heat Wave & Into the Roaring Fog Blue Lake in roaring fog. No campers, no mosquitos.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470362246268-4ZGYB3TFBMY6QGSXRUY9/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Out of the Heat Wave & Into the Roaring Fog The mist lifted as we continued south from Indian Racetrack.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470362266133-787K5EFL38AL1BB4L7FI/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Out of the Heat Wave & Into the Roaring Fog Huckleberries (yum!) and juniper berries, growing together on an exposed sandy slope https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470362514610-0BMMM9RBU7TW5MK6KC0N/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Out of the Heat Wave & Into the Roaring Fog It looks pretty stormy in the distance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470362647933-K8IW8M9YVJB7LQBLPBEW/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Out of the Heat Wave & Into the Roaring Fog Waiting for our water to filter at the piped spring, happy for the shelter provided by the thick branches above https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470362439363-2VE06Y4S7VNLGU4VP1KU/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Out of the Heat Wave & Into the Roaring Fog Big-leaf rhododendrons, the only ones we've seen along the PCT so far https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470362731368-S565FHXX23WDODL178S3/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Out of the Heat Wave & Into the Roaring Fog The saddle of Big Huckleberry Mountain, no sense in going to the summit in this fog http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/8/1/shinrin-yoku monthly 0.5 2017-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470360293843-6YQQNHFD6RP8TNFLJ0Y4/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Shinrin-yoku (Japanese- bathing in the forest) Huckleberry demonstrates eating with a mosquito net on https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470360306965-IFZFYBSXE40X7KT7LC9U/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Shinrin-yoku (Japanese- bathing in the forest) Mt Adams just over the lava flow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470362143597-8PIHEH2HFWAUF5PSHRWK/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Shinrin-yoku (Japanese- bathing in the forest) Lupine at Killen Creek with Mt Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470362298216-I1SJLC8YLFQ8ACORURTM/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Shinrin-yoku (Japanese- bathing in the forest) Rainier at dusk from our campsite at Killen Creek.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470362392509-8I1YX3HIW49VOP1ZN1G2/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Shinrin-yoku (Japanese- bathing in the forest) Alpenglow on Mt Adams in the chill dawn   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470362589620-69EIMBFU9LXDS3FGYHYC/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Shinrin-yoku (Japanese- bathing in the forest) Lava creek- with its chocolate milk like silt (hikers get hungry hence food metaphors).  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470362504143-LT5QE4OZYQK046SA89QX/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Shinrin-yoku (Japanese- bathing in the forest) Back in the forest after the burn zone. Enjoying the quite trails.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470362204361-0KZI0AHZMQ02EKTLWHIH/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Shinrin-yoku (Japanese- bathing in the forest) Doug the trail angel who drove us to Trout Lake and recommended the delicious Huckleberry milkshakes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470360217825-LQ12OG5WLWKHJERFYYW9/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Shinrin-yoku (Japanese- bathing in the forest) View from the front porch of Trout Lake Abbey. Can't believe we are here.  http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/7/31/i-was-told-there-would-be-goats monthly 0.5 2017-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470333124860-QRT8L5G94FMKI7O8MD94/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - *I Was Told There Would Be Goats Our rock star White Pass resupply team, known to SOBO hikers as "the fruit people" (& fellow hiker Dustin on his phone in the background) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470335122466-LK8YD469XYMZ2FY7G1EY/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - *I Was Told There Would Be Goats Wild rhododendron is everywhere along here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470333585542-LMMMB9MFC1HR02DUO6A2/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - *I Was Told There Would Be Goats Mt Rainier rising behind the slopes of White Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470335476385-9JXRBS9ATK31WTXAOK2R/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - *I Was Told There Would Be Goats Above the mosquitos, headed for the pass into Shoe Lake Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470335902012-S4V01RSC1WUTBBWDE7G7/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - *I Was Told There Would Be Goats Forest walking, nearly to Tieton Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470335633313-72P20DWVAFHSQDCINJBY/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - *I Was Told There Would Be Goats Fresh kale makes everything taste better, thanks Penny!   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470336004627-807NWJSG5AXCQO4O6W41/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - *I Was Told There Would Be Goats Our first taste of the high country below Old Snowy makes us want to sing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470336123279-HFEQ3U42JJP06LJ9MBU3/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - *I Was Told There Would Be Goats Macro making his way up the basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470336245349-DWASHKLIWVQ3UFWBHVTD/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - *I Was Told There Would Be Goats Views for days as we reach the first ridge (& Mt Rainier, naturally) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470336690397-3H4HKAYCB4EGCR4YWLFJ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - *I Was Told There Would Be Goats Old Snowy Mtn & the Packwood Glacier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470336728907-I3AJK10Y15RR6PGOHPB5/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - *I Was Told There Would Be Goats The trail stretches out ahead of us (no, this is not the Knife) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470336754054-IAD12R30J1VV5VBC7VKJ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - *I Was Told There Would Be Goats Macro, lunch, and from whence we came https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470337035905-DSQ1UCBQ97ZEQGX4QI7X/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - *I Was Told There Would Be Goats Macro heading up the high route, Rainier watches from behind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470337209454-9NT2IURX7JI8HMLSV47H/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - *I Was Told There Would Be Goats At the Knife Edge, on top of the world https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470337267499-YEGEQISA3OMEHMTYWHN4/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - *I Was Told There Would Be Goats We descend from the high route across this soft snow (oh, hey Rainier) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470337538772-W5HBHS46IO0MU0RP6RUD/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - *I Was Told There Would Be Goats Mt Adams across a heather-covered slope, just below our first large snowfield https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470337644929-C4HKFXI62MRIAGTXZP0L/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - *I Was Told There Would Be Goats Me crossing another big snowfield with Mt St Helens in the distance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470337647526-MOCHV48H1I02YK4BWLVG/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - *I Was Told There Would Be Goats Mountain lounge chair, with a view of Mt Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470337908408-HU95G2YZJKT1H5GK8P29/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - *I Was Told There Would Be Goats Cispus Basin, with our long ascending traverse stretching out in front of us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470338006935-3NF7HFM3VA0LJJ9S24XO/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - *I Was Told There Would Be Goats Macro finds a freeloader in the tent stuff sack when packing up at Sheep Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470338067545-SJJ9WJNWRWVCVQMD50L5/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - *I Was Told There Would Be Goats Mt. Adams and the last of the morning mist leaving Sheep Lake http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/7/31/3m-mountain-goats-mt-rainier-mosquitos monthly 0.5 2017-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470359610381-RAEDXAAOKKLIA5Z4U1LX/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - 3M (Mountain Goats, Mt. Rainier, & Mosquitos) The spring in Big Crow Basin is a perfect spot for a brief break.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470352071596-EGTLX2GLH6AQ8GG30U3S/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - 3M (Mountain Goats, Mt. Rainier, & Mosquitos) The mysteriously jade green lake of Lake Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470352105150-98CDHTM89ZO5LSJ1YJMY/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - 3M (Mountain Goats, Mt. Rainier, & Mosquitos) Horsewomen heading down the narrow traverse to Big Crow Basin.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470352224387-39KHI56OF0U7CL0NOLIL/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - 3M (Mountain Goats, Mt. Rainier, & Mosquitos) Just Wow. Mt Rainier from Scout Pass.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470359518587-6443A67JG382UK6KHIU1/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - 3M (Mountain Goats, Mt. Rainier, & Mosquitos) With every turn Rainier would show up on the horizon.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470352045089-4SBSYZLCR0ZEXV4ZMMGO/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - 3M (Mountain Goats, Mt. Rainier, & Mosquitos) Alpenglow on the peaks above Sheep Lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470352154308-VIZGX48O88C1TRE3FQ9Y/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - 3M (Mountain Goats, Mt. Rainier, & Mosquitos) Thea the trail magic pixie of Sheep Lake. Piling on the Mac and Cheese.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470363005927-MFHAZMKWR4AHO34WVBO6/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - 3M (Mountain Goats, Mt. Rainier, & Mosquitos) Scarlet paintbrush in the alpine meadow.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470362907993-BWEQPO3UXHH5HV3GPDWH/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - 3M (Mountain Goats, Mt. Rainier, & Mosquitos) Wildflowers just after Chinook Pass in the alpine meadows.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470359868715-N79D49ZAMTJWWZOMQOPK/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - 3M (Mountain Goats, Mt. Rainier, & Mosquitos) This is how we combat the mosquitos, or we use DEET.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470352291086-OXCEONXYR0DIOXCDOF6Y/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - 3M (Mountain Goats, Mt. Rainier, & Mosquitos) Huckleberry crossing the log to avoid the ford of Bumping Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470359812068-91VHFTRAGT23P5DEHMNS/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - 3M (Mountain Goats, Mt. Rainier, & Mosquitos) Pipe Lake looks very appealing, until you're swarmed by the mosquitos http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/7/28/hitting-our-stride monthly 0.5 2017-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470062559620-ABJG6KXEIKQP6ZE6PEC4/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Hitting Our Stride So many mushrooms in WA, whether in managed or natural forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470057885465-WYTHSKPR07FX25JAS4ZU/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Hitting Our Stride In a managed timber forest, checking for PCT signs is a nice diversion. This one was sideways, behind some branches, on an old stump. Probably not to code!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470058093006-8CRU4VQFRANPY8FDOL2W/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Hitting Our Stride Our tent hangs out in the most beautiful places, and even makes an abandoned road look pretty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470027194871-H5732FHLW1SQBO0LMMU8/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Hitting Our Stride Macro enjoys first morning light on Mt Rainier from our roads-end campsite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470063124575-H6SMFY0Y7E7FRCY7LWOB/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Hitting Our Stride Government Meadow. Seems that many WA scouts get their eagle ranking by posting informational signs along the PCT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470058266326-ZNWRHJA769X5VU33DH3B/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Hitting Our Stride Nearly 30-year old burn area, from a fire started by logging operations at Windy Gap (thanks, Eagle Scout project, for informational sign) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470063730851-1VNC79VQ5ZQMYGVM0FUO/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Hitting Our Stride Strange sandy formations on a slope as we climbed from Government Meadow to Louisiana Saddle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470062792073-STEZQ1ITK0HO39OGY31Q/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Hitting Our Stride Mt. Rainier pops up around every other turn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470056237524-ZW385GFJ9VFC5SXE4LFX/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Hitting Our Stride How Macro got his trail name https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470063458417-JZAESSBF1MSLQUB2O5LM/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Hitting Our Stride Macro selects a tortilla spot along this spring-fed creek in Big Crow Basin http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/7/28/hiker-boxes-stater-trails monthly 0.5 2017-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470016489864-S7OG298RMT3004WVUIF7/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Hiker Boxes & Starter Trails A handful of Idohans from the hiker box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470348527134-PXC4JYFHMFI78223OXJO/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Hiker Boxes & Starter Trails Cheri walking through the starter trails.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470348614186-5QGAW8LZSR71DJO01NEF/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Hiker Boxes & Starter Trails Weathered PCT sign in the forest.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470348859183-FXQEXW60CSBR61B5HKMC/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Hiker Boxes & Starter Trails Our first views of Mt Rainier through high voltage powerlines.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470348731161-UTIDPD74YLRN1DOTIN68/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Hiker Boxes & Starter Trails Red huckleberries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470347921772-PMI39D4KAJPLR7NGB28O/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Hiker Boxes & Starter Trails Slamonberry yellow variety https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470349142830-X8TYJ071DXBDA92GVCD1/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Hiker Boxes & Starter Trails Cheri heading down trail under the gaze of Mt Rainier.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1470349195775-KKWL0DZCN2T4GPQQ3OY5/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Hiker Boxes & Starter Trails Maple seeds and Mt. Rainier http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/7/23/sweet-alpine-basins monthly 0.5 2017-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469337627459-0OZ3SHK3U7CRBOIYY0ZF/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Sweet Alpine Basins The Waptus River on a grey morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469337469329-9VAG1IFK3DHY2T4UTHZH/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Sweet Alpine Basins Waptus Lake from our mid-climb break https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469337876280-KO80E52Y1P9RT4L55J5Z/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Sweet Alpine Basins Magical basin AKA "fragile area"  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469337933010-8GRZDRGDAHWC0OSWH65S/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Sweet Alpine Basins Wildflowers in the ghost forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469338087980-V9XC2RX042ZIW1OOX8HU/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Sweet Alpine Basins Andrew by the Delate Creek cascade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469338137860-V0SXIYCTSANY745HDAK2/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Sweet Alpine Basins Spectacle Lake in the early evening https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469338186125-HZ2PNY4LOOM54FLI31C4/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Sweet Alpine Basins And our tent makes 5. Tent City, Park Lakes Basin on Night 17.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469338312601-AEYT00W9Y78NUHF04W6K/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Sweet Alpine Basins Nifty green rocks on Chickamin Ridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469338405676-D74O7RLULHKW1MGLO7VZ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Sweet Alpine Basins Trail beyond Joe Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469338534160-O4QDVNPRAHERNEU8XJ72/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Sweet Alpine Basins A very foggy Kendall Catwalk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469338485892-KGZ0WO69BVK1VDTQ8N3Q/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Sweet Alpine Basins Rainier Beer never tasted so good. Fish Tacos!!  http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/7/23/a-little-nostalgia monthly 0.5 2017-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469324640963-8EXWI0MIOP8TSC9WVD5C/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - A Little Nostalgia & A Lot of Alpine Lakes Stevens Pass- summer for PCT hikers and Mtn bikers, winter for skis and boards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469325360040-IIJFM03QSBES2XC0XVS1/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - A Little Nostalgia & A Lot of Alpine Lakes Josephine Lake does not disappoint https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469325192678-M2NPQILSPT1YQXNB6T7A/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - A Little Nostalgia & A Lot of Alpine Lakes PCT SOBO 200 miles completed. Found this just before our campsite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469325438722-YE69Y9Q9RW47VYOHW6ZS/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - A Little Nostalgia & A Lot of Alpine Lakes Surprise Mtn and Cheri starting the approach to Piper Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469367739497-ZNL0KDDIQUAOUVCTEQ9Z/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - A Little Nostalgia & A Lot of Alpine Lakes Oh, hey Glacier Peak! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469325486897-A2OEY5XTPP35G8J23DDH/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - A Little Nostalgia & A Lot of Alpine Lakes Whidbey Island carrots- thanks mum!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469325529285-MWKE8NK6YK20OUDR5MPC/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - A Little Nostalgia & A Lot of Alpine Lakes Potentially difficult ford in progress (spoiler alert - she nailed it) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469325552936-3D0AF7U48DHXOU09W7G8/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - A Little Nostalgia & A Lot of Alpine Lakes Trail treats- deliciously yummy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469367865302-L5ZVLJ8G2Z1XQFJDM5S8/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - A Little Nostalgia & A Lot of Alpine Lakes A sweet little lake we wouldn't have seen if we stayed on the correct trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469325755641-5GC5T34F6GSDZ3EB3W3W/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - A Little Nostalgia & A Lot of Alpine Lakes On the PCT... thru-hiker life (that's Cheri on the trail) http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/7/20/another-storm monthly 0.5 2017-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469049938326-PCILGOTYEPBYWM0C5CNZ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Another Storm, Then On to the Next Resupply We were pretty glad to find a sturdy bridge over the White Chuck River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469050031111-NYYUQ0TEE5WZ9P9OS94O/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Another Storm, Then On to the Next Resupply View south from the high traverse between Red & White passes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469050141085-8DNQ88BB9U5OX0242N7T/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Another Storm, Then On to the Next Resupply It's hailing, if you can't tell. Just south of White Pass.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469050260443-F62RG8XURNEFO5ANA18J/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Another Storm, Then On to the Next Resupply The all-important sock wringing break, in a bit of shelter provided by a stand of trees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469050344953-FV0KIMF6GRJ13EL13UIF/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Another Storm, Then On to the Next Resupply We started Day 14 feeling a bit like these guys https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469050427604-Q6OPRJB2O901NLC8Y6TD/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Another Storm, Then On to the Next Resupply The storm stayed distant on Day 14, perfect for staying dry but enjoying sky drama. This is taken from near the summit of Grizzly Peak.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469050522293-4X5N8OZ3F8H6VPAAR3A9/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Another Storm, Then On to the Next Resupply Lake Valhalla means our 24 miles are complete.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469365869490-BN52ILGB3M5S4RO2GFI5/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Another Storm, Then On to the Next Resupply Andrew's family AKA awesome Stevens Pass resupply team, with a couple of happily fruit-stuffed hikers http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/7/20/glaciers-storms monthly 0.5 2017-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469049392363-GMRIJW2CIQNV07TSRBN4/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Glaciers & Storms Ancient growth cedar trees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469049504301-N73XNHA72PKYB6Z20F07/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Glaciers & Storms Ptarmigan Glacier basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469324162576-ZPDAGIP8A83U73MU602V/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Glaciers & Storms The view from the switchbacks down to Milk Creek. We have a long way to go down.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469051105002-7ZOUYVCM8IL6SZHY4YJP/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Glaciers & Storms The forest in miniature.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469049579561-P1OF9MJVCS62CIWQQHG8/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Glaciers & Storms Waiting out the storm at Mica Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469051052062-Z6N1SIQVP0FSG3V2PI2T/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Glaciers & Storms Hail covering the trail after Fire Creek Pass.   http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/7/20/back-into-the-wilderness monthly 0.5 2017-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469049137524-Z1BJGV4BOSQY8UEOTIVX/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Back Into the Wilderness Agnes Creek, our constant companion for many miles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469049212123-WB319UAUJJVUQFPR2GZG/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Back Into the Wilderness Typical flowers in the deep forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469049530051-XUL3YK6ZUEH924S5FGEQ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Back Into the Wilderness Sitting Bull basin, our introduction to Glacier Peaks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469049679843-4B5INKSX8CZKN6W8FP7O/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Back Into the Wilderness This is how much I love freshly cut blowdown (and check out the size of that log that was cut by hand with no power tools)  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469049713304-1JDHXQ9X68U3RVKSXGGK/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Back Into the Wilderness Sign along the new Suiattle River bridge http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/7/14/stehekin monthly 0.5 2017-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469047645569-NV2RS6ZDUQBVEFEUIUSQ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Stehekin! Crossing a log foot bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469047482415-WIZTBLH9K4FEIJRZROUF/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Stehekin! Stehekin Bakery goodies!  http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/7/14/blowdowns-and-leisure-miles monthly 0.5 2017-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469365993980-DQF90HPPIAO4FCAYULBK/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Blowdowns and Leisure Miles Trail above the burned Meadow campground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469366089010-NB0R2TDSAV2Y91QYXQ4X/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Blowdowns and Leisure Miles Our views around much of Tatie Peak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469366107343-H0EIAHBJKUFTIGE0DO7V/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Blowdowns and Leisure Miles Andrew crossing one of many wet, misty snowfields south of Tatie Peak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469366128194-Q1PYLV4ZFTA8E3EGJ6KY/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Blowdowns and Leisure Miles So many tamaracks, so much fog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469366129921-TTKADLXZAPM9C0BIRF0H/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Blowdowns and Leisure Miles The Mebee Pass JCt. Apparently there's a trail through that mess somewhere (notice sign helpfully leaned up against tree on the ground)  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469367500795-MBUJ3V1EFGERUHD846IR/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Blowdowns and Leisure Miles Andrew excels at overs, even in multiples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469366821619-LZQTMY3E503C46SHPM9G/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Blowdowns and Leisure Miles We found our first mileage "sign" just one switchback before departing the PCT for Snowy Lakes. Of course, it's based on distance from the opposite border, so it's more like a countdown for us.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469366987337-VHDV56HTOJUVVUA937FQ/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Blowdowns and Leisure Miles The Golden Horn rising above Snowy Lakes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469367135495-HWLN6W2S0CCQV26PD6EN/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Blowdowns and Leisure Miles Mt Hardy across Upper Snowy Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469367193687-35BP49N8QMJDPVYE0HBD/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Blowdowns and Leisure Miles View south across Lower Snowy Lake from our campsite   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469367283587-PTBUT4TADJGLQ50LIBOE/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Blowdowns and Leisure Miles A cool hillside meander heading to Granite Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469367374328-PP3DB5N6MU1PZFC7MNRX/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Blowdowns and Leisure Miles Taking off the crampons after hiking up this steep, narrow, snow-covered ridge from Granite Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469367611681-TF2B38G0405JKHZPVRKP/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Blowdowns and Leisure Miles Dramatic weather as we near Cutthroat Pass http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/7/14/gukf3iolb41pvcot3jc8ifysepof2z monthly 0.5 2017-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469045145995-7NL50RUW1WB3D5KRQDO7/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Misty Mountains Cheri next to the first PCT sign we saw south of monument 78.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469045359826-E9JJAZ16NY6J0ZZTTMTD/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Misty Mountains High angle snow field climbing in crampons.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469045692377-3RTXBRQUU92OTMZH0BWA/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Misty Mountains Late evening rainbow, storms and alpine lakes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469045845801-EYOF7FJW94M4P59948Q6/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - The Misty Mountains The sun making an appearance over the switchbacks to Rock Pass.  http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/7/14/bonus-miles-1 monthly 0.5 2021-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469048633618-TYOT2FCZGDODY6K2Q1KF/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Bonus Miles Andrew's mum, sister, & her dog drove us all the way to Ross Lake to start our journey. Huge thanks! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469048741988-VT7KEZ6ELGMYH8B6XDRH/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Bonus Miles The water taxi with a view. We're about to start hiking! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469048826339-VQFDM1C6HKWSUPVKV1O8/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Bonus Miles Jack Mtn from Devil's Ridge on the PNT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469048880991-FRH5VFGMLWBPLOZXC8BG/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Bonus Miles Approaching Rock Pass from the south https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469048958420-8RG9PJPY1MJEJPEJIBMP/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Bonus Miles Snow near Woody Pass on the PCT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1469049016131-8AVJ2EL9N12LN9QMLSOD/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Bonus Miles The northern terminus! http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/7/5/dos-dias monthly 0.5 2016-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1467735038701-JR17QF6E0J3N369X73EI/image-asset.png PCT + Then Some - Dos Dias Cheri enjoying the view from the Parlour car https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1467736425004-LG6B3K4J3350NBDHL7MJ/image-asset.png PCT + Then Some - Dos Dias Los Angeles to Seattle via Amtrak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1467758091178-M2FTCPLJOBVS37VWB6PN/image-asset.png PCT + Then Some - Dos Dias Enjoying the fresh air at a quick station stop in San Luis Obispo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1467758130383-BDAKOFQZCWRSYW2WMS7S/image-asset.png PCT + Then Some - Dos Dias Tidal flats in the South Bay through the train window https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1467736505791-6TDJTO930G22YGZNZC01/image-asset.png PCT + Then Some - Dos Dias Western face of Mt. Shasta through the train window https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1467749023000-AUDDXA3T10V4SVL2J5KT/image-asset.png PCT + Then Some - Dos Dias Volcanic talus bathed in sunlight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1467758292649-8AZJX92OS7AM71EUKAXH/image-asset.png PCT + Then Some - Dos Dias 4th of July parade preparations in Klamath Falls OR http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/7/3/lets-get-this-party-started monthly 0.5 2016-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1467596467294-FZ4TRMYW9QXR8MZA5GVO/image-asset.jpeg PCT + Then Some - Let's Get This Party Started We'd better pose quickly with Cynthia's car before she turns around and heads home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1467596820274-JNJBOSFE1FWVKEDOF257/image-asset.png PCT + Then Some - Let's Get This Party Started Yep, those are all little pink pigs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1467596967509-9O7WD1XRD9QKMZD8HDAP/image-asset.jpeg PCT + Then Some - Let's Get This Party Started Our last day at the beach for quite a while - we were glad to find one with cool rocks and at least some morning fog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1467597242255-Y4BR2G0P9C9XH7TZATYP/image-asset.jpeg PCT + Then Some - Let's Get This Party Started Thankful for two working elevators this morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1467597344072-G5IKMX10R4R1WFRV5JZZ/image-asset.jpeg PCT + Then Some - Let's Get This Party Started Waiting for the Coast Starlight, with a very light load http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/6/23/what-a-difference monthly 0.5 2016-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1466773351158-TOOCFF9U3LPFR7MBK6WF/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - What a Difference a Week Makes Bathroom with a view? Or remodel in progress.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1466744173299-4GGFXK3N4KJA9GLILUR3/image-asset.jpeg PCT + Then Some - What a Difference a Week Makes Ross Lake, North Cascades NP, Hwy 20, and the PCT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1466729620738-NMZ5KODLSM0MET83X61B/image-asset.png PCT + Then Some - What a Difference a Week Makes Snow depths along the PCT in northern WA - June 13, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1466729677992-2LQHEP4SRWFXQX2TJXBK/image-asset.png PCT + Then Some - What a Difference a Week Makes Snow depths along the PCT in northern WA - June 23, 2016 http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/6/4/thai-red-curry monthly 0.5 2016-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465166698992-S86XOHH2YD4X5J9GN2Y7/thai+red+curry+ready+for+dehydration PCT + Then Some - Thai Red Curry with Sweet Potato + Tofu over Poha (Flattened Rice) A double batch of Thai Red Curry headed into the dehydrator http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/6/4/mexican-minestrone monthly 0.5 2016-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465133346724-Q393HAJ33CYK0JA0HTRN/mexican+minestrone+dehydrator PCT + Then Some - Mexican Minestrone Mexican Minestrone ready to go into the dehydrator. http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/6/4/26-days-but-whos-counting monthly 0.5 2016-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465103902774-JX3DWIQK55VB4M386MI3/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - 26 Days (but who's counting?) The master list, AKA re-purposed packing material from an Amazon.com order https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465104058403-4TH89I4UV33RE98HP23A/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - 26 Days (but who's counting?) Our dining table is ground zero for resupply prep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465104236990-BUT4DQUJZ03TMJ7GOZ7R/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - 26 Days (but who's counting?) Truckee & Echo Lake resupplies and bear canisters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465104482893-Q7PXUD8YCP8SGO1ZHE9A/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - 26 Days (but who's counting?) We almost forgot! Food for the initial leg of our trip, before our first resupply. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465104707173-88UQI7RZGI5YS7H4SJX9/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - 26 Days (but who's counting?) A few container citrus trees ready to head across town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465104866838-DFMLKWRE22CJ4DIDLIL8/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - 26 Days (but who's counting?) Nigel is the primary supervisor of packing and resupply prep. He is less interested in the demolition phase of our remodel, which is currently happening just below the living room floor.  http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/5/19/pacific-crest-trail-thru-hiker-glossary monthly 0.5 2016-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463959524961-RWW7Q0RE8VMJ0N6EKVGH/image-asset.jpeg PCT + Then Some - In a Word Nine maildrop re-supply boxes ready to be sent out over the course of this summer and fall during our PCT thru-hike http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/5/13/food-food-and-more-food monthly 0.5 2016-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463257086956-F32OCMMX7FAUARRVJI88/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Food, food, and more food 6 days of food, headed for Bend OR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463254244797-3NNKEFOKRURK9GKQUD7R/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Food, food, and more food 4 days of food, headed to Snoqualmie Pass WA (notice locally sourced, organic, home-cooked vegetarian meals alongside a bag of Swedish Fish.... that's how we roll!)  http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/5/1/youre-gonna-what monthly 0.5 2016-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462223244649-86GJA0H50GY35QXR4V9I/Pacific+Crest+Trail+overview+map PCT + Then Some - You're Gonna What?! http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/5/2/deconstructed-lasagna monthly 0.5 2016-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462247449473-7ECQM3WZ86YPHF5L6ZQM/image.jpg PCT + Then Some - Deconstructed Lasagna Cheri enjoying some deconstructed lasagna during an April snow camping trip http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/4/17/a-night-in-tunisia-pasta monthly 0.5 2016-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460945420376-B4T53Q3ACO7HFZD3G3T8/image-asset.jpeg PCT + Then Some - A Night in Tunisia Pasta http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/4/12/one-pot-kale-and-quinoa-pilaf-waduki-beans monthly 0.5 2016-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460522945394-AJWNCT9DD61PLNQ3CVTA/image-asset.jpeg PCT + Then Some - One-Pot Kale and Quinoa Pilaf w/Aduki Beans http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/4/9/rich-vegetarian-paella-1 monthly 0.5 2016-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460214265069-M6V0XGMNT8D8ZHY4OL6W/vegetarian-paella PCT + Then Some - Rich Vegetarian Paella http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/4/8/homemade-energy-bars monthly 0.5 2016-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462745457969-VJ6AOPQPK1WRUOJRDK0O/homemade+energy+bars PCT + Then Some - Homemade Energy Bars Homemade energy bars w/chocolate chips, mixed nuts, dried blueberries, strawberries, and cherries http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/3/16/palak-paneer monthly 0.5 2016-04-09 http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/3/13/gnlnfnqtqa4g0i6gm79r60qjxbgpj6 monthly 0.5 2016-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1461292260916-3R1MPWQ3Q8QT33MGXC5V/dalmahkani PCT + Then Some - Dal Makhani Dal Mahkani and Basmati Rice http://www.reasonnumber7.com/blog/2016/3/13/pad-kee-mao monthly 0.5 2016-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465134067324-LW79RNYJ97P3XL0K4QC2/pad+kee+mao PCT + Then Some - Pad Kee Mao / Drunken Noodles Drunken Noodles/Pad Kee Mao fresh out of the wok and ready to dehydrate. 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Whitney summit in the Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459914291402-QLFBNUH6H5QOWAF6Z061/DSCN5069.JPG John Muir Trail - mt-whitney-summit-hut Summit hut atop Mt. Whitney, the end of the John Muir Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610080458116-DMBJ6URX6KQSXW2P23VO/JMT+first+trail+sign+Aug+07.JPG John Muir Trail Obligatory “this is where we are headed” photo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610081025395-WLJC3IQH47LK1I7M0P31/Neat+snag+on+trail+Matthes+%26+Tressider+in+distance+Aug07+JMT+Day+2.JPG John Muir Trail - Snag & Matthes Peak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610081094200-TUIS64ENSMQKRMFABBT0/Long+Meadow+near+Sunrise+Andrew+Cheri+Aug07+JMT+Day+2.JPG John Muir Trail - Sunrise High Sierra Camp, very dry! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610081860383-3DBWCAF9929YK7XTCE8Y/Day+3+Lyell+Fork+Tuolumne+River.JPG John Muir Trail - Lyell Fork of the Tuolumne looking towards Donohue Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610081867727-XHWIO5FDBZXQQVHR2V0C/Andrew+Tonya+on+Lyell+fork+footbridge+near+Tuolumne+Aug+07+JMT+Day+3.JPG John Muir Trail - Already switched to Chacos on the feet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610081931087-4PFOGVDWQXW0P20SX2KE/Day+4+Tonya+and+Andrew+up+to+Donahue.JPG John Muir Trail - Tonya & Andrew climb above the Lyell Fork https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610081940671-YGD1R7LXTNRSUC1GT1BH/Day+4+Mt+Lyell+cathedral+range.JPG John Muir Trail - Mt. Lyell & the Cathedral Range https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610081951637-HVBAGSJ2PDWW98KGCMGK/Day+4+Donahue+Pass+Marmot.JPG John Muir Trail - Donahue Pass Marmot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610083112152-1YW100A7DBFPGUB4XKP6/Day+5+Cheri+Tonya+Banner+Peak.JPG John Muir Trail - Cheri & Tonya with Banner Peak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610128915742-YA0E1HXGOFOGUTTU0AR1/Day+5+brekkie+time.JPG John Muir Trail - Thousand Island Lake campsite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610083121566-VB1SL2P964WDAZHHX1YQ/Day+5+Western+Juniper.JPG John Muir Trail - Sierra Juniper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610084170867-ZROBSNBO5N2ESYTERJNQ/Day+6+Devils+Postpile.JPG John Muir Trail - "Tessellated pavement" of Devil's Postpile https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610084179367-NU2K40308JVDYQSH4OZN/Day+6+Hot+Spring+Showers.JPG John Muir Trail - Hot Springs Shower Bliss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610084188169-YPR74IB9IJHG7YNYJ53K/Day+6+Rainbow+Fire+burn+scar.JPG John Muir Trail - Rainbow Fire scar makes for long views https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610084331091-0KCHN6OXRKDKJAFZ5X3O/Day+7+Rock+Glacier+near+Lake+Virginia.JPG John Muir Trail - Rock glacier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610084345537-V1INVUJJ9EHDUFRK8ZJC/Day+7+Setting+the+Mid+is+easy.JPG John Muir Trail - Setting up the Mid is "easy" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610084352644-I28NJ38FA2P84AKKS4E9/Day+7+reflected+mtn+light.JPG John Muir Trail - Reflecting the Range of Light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610084960885-9BB91AOQANZJCB2Z9J2V/Day+8+Dawn+reflection.JPG John Muir Trail - Sunrise beauty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610084972134-8MFC015URTGUI3CI4I7L/Day+8+getting+our+trail+legs.JPG John Muir Trail - Finally finding our trail legs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610084982580-N7T1IC3JGMWQI43NYPZ4/Day+8+south+of+Silver+Pass.JPG John Muir Trail - South of Silver Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610084994055-CI4FFZVBXF9CF5ESYXEM/Day+8+Tonya+says+happiness+is+trail+snacks.JPG John Muir Trail - Lunch is the best time of day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610118786774-0GP3NGBSL0SGPRAW17CL/Day+9+Sierra+Creeks.JPG John Muir Trail - So many creeks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610118808769-WRVFE3LXYY9XZSWIIDPZ/Day+9+clouds+on+the+mtn+face.JPG John Muir Trail - Clouds and cliffs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610119020133-7BYFGU2HK2B0JVOC5L9B/Day+9+snag+in+the+storm.JPG John Muir Trail - Snag & more storm clouds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610119188253-GML7SFIVDU418BB16FF2/Day+10+Marie+Lake.JPG John Muir Trail - Marie Lake, a Sierra Nevada gem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610119203661-Y82JYHPV2K5SJ9DSJ0CY/Day+10+Cheri+Andrew+Sierra+Lake.JPG John Muir Trail - The two of us at an unnamed tarn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610119215491-C72EHY8MHAA6PJU2AIVZ/Day+10+Tonya+Andrew+Cheri+Seldon+Pass.JPG John Muir Trail - Selden Pass team photo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610119225569-K9KB53RH0I03X5Q8P3CU/Day+10+Upper+Sallie+Keyes+Lake.JPG John Muir Trail - Sallie Keyes Lakes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610120667419-294VW4VGLX5CPGOQX56V/Day+11+Andrew+Cheri+Bridge+over+the+San+Joaquin.JPG John Muir Trail - Snack break on a bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610120679246-ZAPJB09QOVWAHBB8WQ8R/Day+11+Cheri+crossing+Evolution+Creek.JPG John Muir Trail - Evolution Creek ford, a JMT rite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610120691747-UEXRR8ODZB9QSGK1362I/Day+11+Evolution+Meadow+alpenglow.JPG John Muir Trail - McClure Meadow majesty, no storm yet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610121107212-SOC4GYH7X3TPZCY6NRQK/Day+12+McClure+Meadow+Dawn.JPG John Muir Trail - McClure Meadow, red sky at dawn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610121121672-KAQ358J8Z80BNQ8RR2GK/Day+12+there+is+no+bad+weather.JPG John Muir Trail - So wet on the climb to Evolution Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610121135606-76Z8R43F3CKYTTI6DUTK/Day+12+Sapphire+Lake+AlpenGlow+A+C.JPG John Muir Trail - Sapphire Lake alpenglow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610121150715-SK7PIVG4FLNY8MN80CLQ/Day+12+Range+of+Light+after+the+storm.JPG John Muir Trail - Range of Light, Sapphire Lake outlet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610122297369-CT4FKT5YYJWVL0IC5H6V/Day+13+LeConte+Canyon.JPG John Muir Trail - LeConte Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610122302843-UREGKRYUSFM94OKGWEW5/Day+13+After+the+Black+Divide.JPG John Muir Trail - Past the Black Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610129199729-546OX46IVSOFYYLSBW9G/Day+13+granite+apron+cascade.JPG John Muir Trail - Cascade over the apron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610122400722-7LE02385XKZGTWRUS2O5/Day+14+Peak+and+Moon.JPG John Muir Trail - Moon setting over granite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610122421241-KGD2X94CMJXMC6XRMUK8/Day+14+Andrew+lizarding.JPG John Muir Trail - Andrew lizarding during a hiking break https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610122426228-EERTRAE8YPDDS5FCMP3V/Day+14+Mather+Pass.JPG John Muir Trail - Mather Pass happiness, we did it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610122433544-MFYOQ9S0JHY32STFRO6H/Day+14+setting+up+the+Mid.JPG John Muir Trail - Home for the night in Upper Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610122768122-B8CYV5D3GPS1O415IXOL/Day+15+infinity+pool+at+dawn.JPG John Muir Trail - Infinity pool at brekkie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610122775667-GF174UKCWJRT0E3W0ZXI/Day+15+just+a+typical+day.JPG John Muir Trail - Typical Sierra day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610122783314-PK9IIF9DP3D2O7876HOQ/Day+15+Lake+Marjorie.JPG John Muir Trail - Lake Marjorie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610122790006-9JE3ECK3CWLRAPPHU606/Day+15+Crater+Mountain+.JPG John Muir Trail - Marbled mountain near Pinchot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610122916212-H3WK2UFNQR24V8YD9U9G/Day+16+Cheri+Golden+Gate.JPG John Muir Trail - Cheri at Woods Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610122922764-IR3YGH6WOYOFMVY6LG60/Day+16+Finn+Dome+Dollar+Lake.JPG John Muir Trail - Fin Dome and Dollar Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610123649702-QF6U1FQH0V7NW34S8WO4/Day+16+Rae+Lakes+Painted+Lady.JPG John Muir Trail - Rae Lakes and the Painted Lady https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610127218718-CB4XC45DCQHNIOTMKI6E/Day+17+up+to+Glen+Pass.JPG John Muir Trail - Climbing up to Glen Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610127232007-5031P1ECO6WDZEW3P9TJ/Day+17+Foxtail+Pines+East+Vidette.JPG John Muir Trail - Foxtail pines & East Vidette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610127254580-5QX23YCO5VNYPVPEYIPI/Day+17+a+couple+of+lizards.JPG John Muir Trail - A couple of "lizards" in the sun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610127272764-0OFKRB630J3XH0E7S3P4/Day+17+Camping+before+Forster.JPG John Muir Trail - Slightly sheltered campsite below Forester https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610127703234-FX9VR1LYUBDBR0WCYIH8/Day+18+Junction+Peak+and+tarn.JPG John Muir Trail - Tarn & Junction Peak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610127716400-W4WLICAQYW59K4RX0DTV/Day+18+Forester+Pass+.JPG John Muir Trail - Forester Notch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610127905932-MHKTF818NES6MYJH3K54/Day+18+Forester+Pass+Sign+A+C+T+w+packs-1.JPG John Muir Trail - Forester Pass team photo. Nearly there! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610127918168-58Y3H5AXOW06QNHA642H/Day+18+Bighorn+Plateau.JPG John Muir Trail - Snag and Mt. Whitney https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610128049941-RSEDH92EXU29UQGG8Y76/Day+19+getting+closer.JPG John Muir Trail - Whitney or bust https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610128059781-I3SK877HQK08GR3IZQLB/Day+19+Foxtails+and+trail.JPG John Muir Trail - The trail heads straight to Mt. Whitney now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610128075784-6G00E6G69D23IM3IMNA2/Day+19+Guitar+Lake.JPG John Muir Trail - Guitar Lake shoreline https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610128096090-UO53QPIS4GDGYCMUYPHK/Day+19+whitney+alpenglow.JPG John Muir Trail - Alpenglow on Mt Whitney https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610128427764-4QQP22UF5QJ6TDS0YJOH/Day+20+Whitney+and+the+moon.JPG John Muir Trail - Moon over Mt. Whitney https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610128449424-VOOHDP9WJUE3UKWF8B1N/Day+20+Keyhole.JPG John Muir Trail - Keyhole on the Whitney approach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610128458328-BQ1G60F1Q0R25T7TNF0O/Day+20+Whitney+Hut+Kaweahs.JPG John Muir Trail - Mt. Whitney summit hut and the distant Kaweahs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610128468551-23CZTA7UJOWQ96G17FZU/Day+20+Whitney+Summit+Placard+A+C+Tonya.JPG John Muir Trail - Very tired & very happy, Mt. Whitney summit! http://www.reasonnumber7.com/high-sierra-trail-2009 daily 0.75 2020-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459738673622-0L1M0GKIJP6TPHGCUNXY/HST+D3+Tarn+near+kaweah+gap.JPG High Sierra Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460215200289-MTPCVJ4V2XGX44ZU96NS/HST+D1+Sugarbowl+Dome+Ridgeline+%2B+Low+Clouds.JPG High Sierra Trail - sugarbowl-dome Sugarbowl Dome from the High Sierra Trail in Sequoia National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460217163988-5PJDR3W23BO0F4MHE9C0/HST+D2+Precipice+lake+wall+%26+reflection.JPG High Sierra Trail - precipice-lake Precipice Lake along the High Sierra Trail in Sequoia National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460217916207-6Z8RDV7ZVRXSJEO0NCEG/HST+D3+Trail+towards+big+arroyo+canyon.JPG High Sierra Trail - big-arroyo-canyon High Sierra Trail into Big Arroyo Canyon, Sequoia National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460217242551-2MO2X906FZJHFFKBVUMK/HST+D3+Chagoopa+plateau+trees+%26+rocky+terrain.JPG High Sierra Trail - chagoopa-plateau Weathered pines on the Chagoopa Plateau along the High Sierra Trail in Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460217505106-1NUAVNXAE8Z8AP4VEL1L/HST+D5+Hitchcock+ridge+w+very+blue+sky%2C+large+boulder+foreground.JPG High Sierra Trail - hitchcock-ridge Hitchcock Ridge evening golden hour on Mt Whitney's west side approach, Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460217650859-8MKP34TSQ8UUZSL8HJ9Z/HST+D5+Mt+Whitney+w+blue+reflecting+pool+%26+rocks+foreground.JPG High Sierra Trail - mt-whitney-deep-blue-pool Reflections in a deep blue pool with Mt Whitney west side in the evening https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460217692225-4I6NRG97EONIA7IHC10Y/HST+D6+lake+below+Whitney+summit+%26+ridgeline.JPG High Sierra Trail - mt-whitney-summit-view View from the summit of Mt Whitney https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460217754558-OVMDEA78T7QUID09JCZE/HST+D7+C+walking+away+w+pack+along+stream+towards+Caltech+Peak.JPG High Sierra Trail - caltech-peak Walking on trail towards Lake South America with view of Caltech Peak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460217951811-ZTM3WWKXLKDY7GQYH2LR/HST+D7+Great+Western+Divide+from+upper+kern+basin+late+afternoon+clouded+sky.JPG High Sierra Trail - great-western-divide The Great Western Divide as seen across Upper Kern Basin at evening golden hour, Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460218057264-9CVDIT01OAVLZ78NTI9W/HST+D8+Mt+Genevra+reflected+in+unnamed+lake+Upper+Kern+Basin.JPG High Sierra Trail - mt-genevra-reflection Mt. Genevra reflected in unnamed lake in Upper Kern Basin, Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460218202690-265BWFY0YO6NF2NZKQEB/HST+D9+Colby+Pass+sign+looking+south+view+of+Kaweahs+stormy+sky.JPG High Sierra Trail - colby-pass-sign Sign marking Colby Pass Sequoia National Park on stormy day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460218260504-Y70REJ9MI6XORI3MODAI/HST+D10+Colby+Lake+south+shore+w+clear+view+north+side+Colby+Pass+%26+reflection+of+peaks.JPG High Sierra Trail - colby-lake-reflections Reflections of Colby Pass in Colby Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460218309938-PG2QWHDEMY01PBSYE90U/HST+D11+C+Pack+by+largest+cairn+ever+w+yellow+daisies+and+Great+Western+Divide+behind+looking+southeast.JPG High Sierra Trail - largest-cairn-seki Largest cairn we've seen in a while, on trail in Sequoia & Kings Canyon Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460218373076-ZMHJNOD0GFX4E2WY1KJS/HST+D11+Trail+through+upper+Deadman+Canyon+below+Bid+Bird+Lake.JPG High Sierra Trail - upper-deadman-canyon View along trail in upper Deadman Canyon, Sequoia Kings Canyon Wilderness Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460218480399-KVM956AWX63TRPRLTBLE/HST+D11+Sharp+unnamed+peak+and+tall+cloud+formations+deep+blue+sky+below+Elizabeth+Pass.JPG High Sierra Trail - clouds-elizabeth-pass Granite, deep blue sky, and dramatic clouds near Elizabeth Pass in Sequoia Kings Canyon Wilderness, Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460323732496-BWPLH3Y65XL93WWMTBCT/image-asset.jpeg High Sierra Trail Rocky slope and long view across the Middle Fork Kaweah River from the early miles of the High Sierra Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464583295025-Y6SZXL4OL0ARL0H3CTPQ/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Andrew works on dinner at our basic but very serviceable first night's campsite, Buck Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464583314992-J6D9DJ6H8ZS7AOO5965E/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail There's still a bit of shade between Lone Pine Creek and Hamilton Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464583339361-L8ET2WNXQ066RJNOUM7O/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Surveying Precipice Lake and Eagle Scout Peak from our 2nd night's campsite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464583365392-CYRGMKDT9L4LN1J9M9WQ/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Nine Lakes Basin from Kaweah Gap along the High Sierra Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464583382793-T9VGZ2ILWYD9PMQVA352/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Climbing out of Big Arroyo Canyon with a view of the Great Western Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464583402982-D970QH6AEJ78EUMOGATD/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Cheri & Andrew on the edge of Sky Parlor Meadow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464583422520-0U6HOWRPAC2M1TKLY11T/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Andrew & Cheri about to descend into the depths of Kern Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464583441196-V4AATZBX17MBYML0PAEP/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Mike & Cheri along the Kern River in Kern Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464575998114-B5BJ8LHAHK4Q8Y1WMYGS/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Mike taking advantage of Wright Creek's cool waters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464575976025-KTEZV7WFGRWCEKCAZ69O/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Cheri tries not to melt in the day's heat on the JMT above Wallace Creek surrounded by foxtail pine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464575947442-OFUYBK7VRAIP4F5LCLGD/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Cheri heads down the JMT towards Crabtree through a stand of lodgepole pine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464575924481-QSG7BUV9R90DH7NOW933/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Yep, that's Mt. Whitney beyond the trees. We're sleeping tentless tonight for the best stargazing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464671147744-IIHH7YGB0JIJCJF81R5B/image-asset.jpeg High Sierra Trail Hitchcock Lakes below Mt. Hitchcock, southwest of Mt. Whitney https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464575886370-SATW5EJ9U7WEXJLM0DTK/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Andrew & Cheri on the final approach to Mt. Whitney Summit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464575865893-YB3DK3R4RSBPTGVTJXPM/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Sky Pilot (Polemonium eximium) growing at around 13,500' https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464575846744-29PMC8D09Q3QWPR602PG/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Andrew, Mike, & Cheri on Mt. Whitney's summit at the plaque marking the terminus of both the High Sierra Trail and the John Muir Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464575825863-DYIAGGME2ERQLXY02KH8/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Wildflowers above Guitar Lake, with distant view of the Kaweahs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464575805236-KMBN0OKRO0FHRI6A12QT/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Meadow below Bighorn Plateau along the JMT/PCT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464575785076-593DB43RQSQPFAYU9DYE/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Unnamed lake (tarn) along the JMT/PCT on Bighorn Plateau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464575765762-V207AVBGZM8CYWMYC87S/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail View south from final climb into Upper Kern Basin, with "infinity tarn" visible in the distance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464575745371-86ARYDIDOUVZBU3TY7B3/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Lake South America with Mt. Stanford, Gregorys Monument, and Caltech Peak on the edge of the Upper Kern Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464575726766-06FEIKT61TPN5AFZTPZI/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Andrew & Mike surveying the scene in Upper Kern Basin below Mt. Ericsson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464575703893-VG19NVD7I16PPO6TMRW0/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Mt. Genevra reflected in an unnamed lake, Upper Kern Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464575684361-148L2RW4C1TIOA4EIPDM/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Table Mountain and the Great Western Divide from Upper Kern Loop Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464575662257-7K6SHONQOBG1OXBI4658/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Cheri, Andrew, & the stormclouds in Upper Kern Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464575644821-JSJRP70QSYF5Q25TCJCZ/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail View towards Colby Pass from Gallats "Lake" along the Kern-Kaweah River as storm clouds build https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464575623114-887S5WU982RGYFEKPD4C/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Mike & Andrew take a late lunch on a shelf below Colby Pass with a backdrop of the Kaweahs and stormy sky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464575595304-5PB985KNJSPNRXIQTQEZ/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Mike on the south side of Colby Pass, view of small tarn below Milestone Bowl to the left https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464575563319-CMOWQ352AIUL7SCQWZY8/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Mike and Cheri on the north side of Colby Pass, with Colby Lake far below https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464575524375-S0ASS5C3P0K3N59JGRH6/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Colby Lake in early evening with clouds obscuring the pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464583468592-3TOFOLFO5DZT7J9Z0AK9/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Mist rising in front of the Whaleback below Colby Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464583496583-SZZYU4NMO63KFEN09F4F/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail View south up Cloud Canyon with Whaleback to the left, Glacier Ridge to the right https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464583521910-Q7DUBUKHV5IBU1HZF10V/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Whaleback and the view south up Cloud Canyon from Big Wet Meadow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464583542851-C8U85ABJYP0B2MWK2B82/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Peaks above upper Deadman Canyon with late afternoon stormclouds building https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464754663810-17GM2P85ZV9FYI0NED47/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail Deadman Canyon trail below Big Bird Lake, looking south toward Elizabeth Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464753795604-OIPI781TDX529K03DEE1/image-asset.jpeg High Sierra Trail Mike (shade) and Cheri (sun) lounging on boulders at Elizabeth Pass after lunch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464754681307-L7WQ11TLBOH7Z5S5PBRP/image-asset.png High Sierra Trail South side of Elizabeth Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464755245016-VR198KLY6ZC0WLALP0GB/image-asset.jpeg High Sierra Trail View across Lone Pine Canyon towards Eagle Scout Peak from the trail over Elizabeth Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1464755829093-G412A651SMZMO49I3D9S/image-asset.jpeg High Sierra Trail View from base of Lone Pine Canyon - Tableland to the left & shelf holding Tamarack Lake to the right https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465179247244-2TYKD7UJ5TTTJSLRH93Y/image-asset.jpeg High Sierra Trail Lion Rock reflected in Tamarack Lake, evening golden hour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465179722067-M3F322159OG5DFC8GF2K/HST+D12+Tamarack+Lake+from+above.JPG High Sierra Trail - Tamarack Lake from upper shelf SeKi wilderness, Kings Canyon National Park, Lion Pass approach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465179722081-D4HK6P9N6R0IXZF06NKV/HST+D12+Peaks+looking+north+from+meadow+above+Tamarack+Lake+deep+blue+sky.JPG High Sierra Trail - Lion Pass (far R) from upper shelf Lion pass approach from Tamarack Lake. SeKi wilderness. Kings Canyon National Park. Sierra Nevada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465179728999-S3TQDL8RNWT7GBGO2DJP/HST+D12+C+picking+trail+down+rocks+towards+Tamarack+Lake+1.JPG High Sierra Trail - Descent back to Tamarack Lake Cheri heads down the scree field from Lion Pass approach. SeKi wilderness. Kings Canyon National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465179799516-C9SGIGHKT98HOKK35ZUZ/HST+D12+Waterfall+inlet+of+Tamarack+Lake+close+view.JPG High Sierra Trail - Tamarack Lake inlet cascade Seen on approach to Lion Pass. SeKi Wilderness. kings canyon national park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465179800482-IMZZVRZI5NX37ZXR8V9S/HST+D12+Swimming+beach+at+Tamarack+lake+shoes+sititng+on+rocks.JPG High Sierra Trail - Tamarack Lake swimming beach A leisurely afternoon in SeKi Wilderness Kings Canyon National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465179805031-O154S1JZYWSEORUV6J8R/HST+D12+Mike+A+late+afternoon+card+game+on+bear+canister+at+Tamarack+Lake+campsite.JPG High Sierra Trail - Mike & Andrew hard at play Bear canisters make perfect card tables http://www.reasonnumber7.com/ruby-crest-trail-2015 daily 0.75 2021-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458355798777-FNP1ODHWCU7AG3QDLSI1/IMG_7609.JPG Ruby Crest Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458357688568-2JJ6II1D60AD56P9QQYC/IMG_1085.JPG Ruby Crest Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458357760503-7F5RBHYUI0QIOX3DKE44/IMG_1122.JPG Ruby Crest Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458357860598-I90IA0DCSU5K4AFMPDAM/IMG_1207.JPG Ruby Crest Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458357954139-5YU0B0VPC2VBJM618OFL/IMG_1283.JPG Ruby Crest Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458358063251-ZJM4YMUJGCMEGC0R5VRI/IMG_1342.JPG Ruby Crest Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458358272371-XTFYYPZF6NNM4DWAJJEU/IMG_1399.JPG Ruby Crest Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458358426026-DK5OCX45OU3QQTEPRBIC/IMG_7487.JPG Ruby Crest Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458358592876-5DH4LN1U8IU80RPCZVTC/IMG_7554.JPG Ruby Crest Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458358750076-OJ90SWUUAI9G0BHYHEON/IMG_7636.JPG Ruby Crest Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458358794668-KKARJKB2OM85LHLR2RJR/IMG_7685.JPG Ruby Crest Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458358905369-E85WVS80R0KUL2MBL6Y9/IMG_7733.JPG Ruby Crest Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458359177180-W9Z0G3335XI90L39R96G/IMG_7790.JPG Ruby Crest Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609615506111-DN4E2G06FUEYKKARHXKG/Ruby%2BCrest%2BTrail%2B2015%2BCalTopo.jpg Ruby Crest Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463430604852-R94H3UZAINJ21FCWGA6L/Jiggs+NV+Population+2 Ruby Crest Trail Jiggs Nevada, Population 2 (we only saw horses) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463430634182-F2F03YGFR1O8KZ83NEZA/Cowboy+Joe+Coffee Ruby Crest Trail A cozy corner at Cowboy Joe Coffee in Elko NV (w/robust WiFi!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463430658832-NCQL28CX1KNGOEW6W54W/Rock+formations+en+route+to+Green+Mountain+TH Ruby Crest Trail Rock formations between Harrison Pass and the Green Mtn TH https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463430678928-RV4XTHV0V2MN81I9A2T2/Tipton+Peak+and+rock+cairn+on+the+Ruby+Crest+Trail Ruby Crest Trail Tipton Peak and a cairn that confirmed we were still on-trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458515898675-44BYG9KNHMM0EXQ39ZNJ/Ridge+between+north+and+middle+forks+Smith+Creek%2C+ruby+crest+trail Ruby Crest Trail Cheri on the ridge between N & Middle forks of Smith Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458517053186-OWHJ0NCFV5FL99SHN6NQ/King+Peak+from+Ruby+Crest+Trail Ruby Crest Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458517585948-X6DFHIB466CK43ECMHUF/Overland+Lake+from+Ruby+Crest+Trail Ruby Crest Trail Overland Lake sits on a high shelf on the Rubies' eastern slope https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458520477788-3OE8IQBZX75D1LWWRA8D/Overland+Lake+golden+hour+with+rising+fog Ruby Crest Trail A setting moon framed by rising fog above our Overland Lk camp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458522172719-JUI8HONYJS2V1D2W3ID9/Overland+Creek+cascade+Ruby+Crest+Trail Ruby Crest Trail Andrew at the base of the Overland Creek cascade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458522278538-8MIS78C47V81TI5MBFX1/Ruby+Mountains+Overland+Creek+Drainage Ruby Crest Trail Ruby Mountains or Dolomites? Cheri contemplates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458523589901-8HPGWBAQ1PQTL26PHND4/Spine+of+the+Ruby+Mountains+from+Long+Canyon Ruby Crest Trail The Ruby Crest Trail zigzags north along the spine of the range https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458567530324-MMSOBPX766CHDUFV2EG2/Day2+Hurricane+Plateau+below+Wines+Peak+with+distant+peaks+and+puffy+clouds+July2015.JPG Ruby Crest Trail View north from Wines Peak across "Hurricane Plateau" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458525547679-AG0QHECJCBRIAUT0CWMM/Golden+Hour+Favre+Lake+Ruby+Mountains Ruby Crest Trail Golden hour on the saddle above Favre Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458567665857-7UTTGZPEHG6TL8XPOXJM/Day2+Alpenglow+cirque+of+Castle+Lake+A+IG+edit+July2015.JPG Ruby Crest Trail Alpenglow on the upper cirque surrounding Castle Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458705473161-5KQ2MUN25AF60BZMN5J3/Favre+Lake+from+saddle+to+the+north Ruby Crest Trail Looking across towards the outlet of Favre Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458705646598-PR4EKZD8RQWUQU37XMQS/Liberty+Lake+from+northern+shelf Ruby Crest Trail Lake Peak commanding attention beyond Liberty Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458706515597-Q7LOSAM5SVZ1JJ3ENO5H/Snow+Lake+Peak+and+Lamoille+Canyon+from+Liberty+Pass Ruby Crest Trail Snow Lake Peak and Lamoille Canyon from Liberty Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458922222815-BM177KXHFTQBMO69YHUQ/Shooting+stars+mouth+of+Kleckner+Canyon Ruby Crest Trail Upper Kleckner Creek and shooting stars in bloom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458923722627-3AAAO3UJLRF512QKOL30/Saddle+between+Kleckner+Canyon+%26+Box+Canyon Ruby Crest Trail Larger cairn among wildflowers on the saddle between Kleckner Canyon to Box Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458925126606-PO0DOKOU14KP7NVCY9M2/View+down+Box+Canyon+on+initial+climb+towards+Echo+Lake Ruby Crest Trail View down Box Canyon as we start to ascend the drainage towards Echo Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458963080294-VROCFSB785S5H1BBX7QG/Echo+Lake+descent+from+saddle%2C+Ruby+Mountains Ruby Crest Trail Descending to Echo Lake, from below the upper steep section https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458963883855-9MH9QI4JS6SZ8IQ0FPX5/Echo+Lake+sign+Ruby+Mountains Ruby Crest Trail Echo Lake, 9820' according to this old sign near the outlet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458965795765-4MWJA776E4ZDUT9JUUYF/Rainbow+above+Echo+Lake+Cirque+Ruby+Mountains Ruby Crest Trail Post-storm rainbow and last light of day in Echo Lake cirque https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1458964896623-09OMOPTN3LORUGBVRSBC/image-asset.jpeg Ruby Crest Trail Echo Lake happiness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459024205247-G9PVYIHCNFWTLUBAEFCV/Morning+alpenglow+on+the+clouds+at+Echo+Lake Ruby Crest Trail Clouds reflected in a a glass-like pool, early morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459024936500-OACEOUV424JTIQ0UFDAI/Elephant+Heads+Shooting+Stars+Mountain+reflection+Echo+Lake Ruby Crest Trail Elephant's Head & Shooting Star with peaks reflected in the outlet of Echo Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459027993540-93ARDCO9MOP6YW1XDAW2/Cheri+overlooking+Box+Canyon+and+the+southern+Ruby+Mountains Ruby Crest Trail Cheri taking in the majesty of the Ruby Mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459117153384-TYXJJ7DESQW9CSMXQEOS/Meadow-like+traverse+upper+Box+Canyon Ruby Crest Trail Andrew traversing high along the wall of Box Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459117885932-DT6KFQWI2PUMVOBES9Y9/Panorama+from+upper+Box+Canyon+Ruby+Mountains Ruby Crest Trail Panorama looking roughly north from our elevenses knoll between Box Canyon and Right Fork Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459030711718-FF97KO0TSWR4WCDSCYXV/Not+Goat+Lake+and+rain+down+canyon Ruby Crest Trail This is not Goat Lake. Marshy pools in upper Right Fork Canyon and rainstorm out over the Great Basin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459030517824-RBBFKN315QWGE8NSZQWC/Campsite+in+Right+Fork+Canyon+looking+towards+the+Saddle Ruby Crest Trail Our campsite in upper Right Fork Canyon below the saddle to Box Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459117991818-6HRHPXLCSZDPTB110TB8/Upper+Right+Fork+Canyon Ruby Crest Trail A pleasant if stormy afternoon in upper Right Fork Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459125457553-W7L78LI05NEUE7GF234N/Upper+Right+Fork+Canyon+near+saddle+to+Box+Canyon Ruby Crest Trail Andrew and the last traces of our campsite in Right Fork Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459119931888-T0BRNDI4C5AJRUPW6LRN/Shoulder+of+Mt+Fitzgerald+Ruby+Mountains Ruby Crest Trail Cheri crossing the endless small talus of Mt. Fitzgerald's shoulder as the high clouds coalesce above https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459125902821-FL4KFJ187FWHMAAFWPD1/Snow+in+upper+Thomas+Canyon%2C+Ruby+Mountains Ruby Crest Trail Cheri navigating a patch of snow in one of upper Thomas Canyon's many short but steep chutes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459126850805-K8J1WL8JL13UP6DEXQXC/Beaver+pond+upper+Thomas+Canyon+Ruby+Mountains Ruby Crest Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459128154542-AKBAN85SLDJX6NMR4U12/Upper+Thomas+Canyon+Ruby+Mountains Ruby Crest Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459129157275-A63N6KP7KAFBL62HEL1T/Pass+to+Island+Lake+from+Thomas+Canyon Ruby Crest Trail Cheri sets out across the final shelf in Thomas Canyon towards the distinct but somewhat ominous notch leading to Island Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459130569704-M79HV31MUZTHR3X1E5C9/Final+chute+Thomas+Canyon+to+Island+Lake Ruby Crest Trail Andrew starting up the final part of the upper chute from Thomas Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459130745056-AYNL5T5EU8LELHET9FAH/Notch+to+Thomas+Canyon+from+Island+Lake+side Ruby Crest Trail The notch is much easier to see from the Island Lake side, and the sky is less threatening https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459131611200-RE1DRHWQ5103E7IWZ3CE/Island+Lake+from+pass+to+Thomas+Canyon Ruby Crest Trail Aptly-named Island Lake from the Thomas Canyon pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459134401157-ZDCRXV1PWO2WQR71P7LQ/Stormy+Lamoille+Canyon+from+Island+Lake Ruby Crest Trail Lamoille Canyon from the ridge above our Island Lake campsite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459140212660-Y9XAVUHGAQ4W8B8HKLM8/Alpenglow+reflected+in+a+puddle+on+the+shore+of+Island+Lake Ruby Crest Trail Puddlegram in a boulder near Island Lake, with a reflection of the pass to Thomas Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459138937609-EWQ0ASITDWC8LMN0TKNU/Panoramic+of+Island+Lake+with+alpenglow+on+the+cirque Ruby Crest Trail Early morning light on the cirque over Island Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459536807101-QLQEG0O8K27CWCMTCZES/Island+Lake+Trail+wildflowers+looking+south+in+Lamiolle+Canyon Ruby Crest Trail Giant Mountain Larkspur and other wildflowers in Lamoille Canyon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1459554354465-0SFVHF1MPMOVJH4B37GT/Mt+Wheeler+Nevada Ruby Crest Trail Mt. Wheeler in Great Basin National Park, Nevada http://www.reasonnumber7.com/contact daily 0.75 2020-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1457674793695-LX5WVSJZ6UBAFIGBCVDC/Day2+Volcanic+Lakes+Basin+campsite+Lk+10400+golden+hour+light+on+tent+w+stormy+clouds+SeKi+July14.JPG Connect http://www.reasonnumber7.com/window-peak-lake-2014 daily 0.75 2021-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460836517329-46YO717XSU1IDJLBETG3/IMG_5283.JPG Window Peak Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610319718880-7XNV1Y5S38BGVC51ANP3/Lewis%2BCreek%2BWindow%2BPeak%2BLk%2B2014%2BTracks%2BCalTopo.jpg Window Peak Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460950800629-YKHNXP8YOYX3KZKV9UUY/Day2+E+Kennedy+Lk+and+Kennedy+Canyon+looking+north+under+stormy+sky+SeKi+July14.JPG Window Peak Lake - East Kennedy Lake SeKi East Kennedy Lake and Kennedy Canyon from ridge near Kennedy Pass, Kings Canyon National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460950977244-SHVPBDSCX30FHVCIAAD4/IMG_4163.JPG Window Peak Lake Saddle between Volcanic Lakes Basin and the Granite Pass trail, Kings Canyon National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460951325083-KQ66WY8HZ7DZPAW03OWI/IMG_4763-001.JPG Window Peak Lake - Upper Glacier Lake Upper Glacier Lake along Roper's Sierra High Route in Kings Canyon National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460951460888-OSX0MH4IW67YWTKTVICY/IMG_4864.JPG Window Peak Lake - Shooting stars in meadow Shooting stars wildflowers in meadow along Roper's Sierra High Route below Glacier Lakes Kings Canyon National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460951521225-DIYQNRLDC1ERJOR5K6T5/IMG_4221.JPG Window Peak Lake - Grey Pass Lodgepole Ancient Lodgepole Pine along Grey Pass on Roper's Sierra High Route, Kings Canyon National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460951610746-I3AWLQQV9NDWUTN9113C/P7220244.JPG Window Peak Lake - White Pass Approach Amazing clouds in sky above campsite in Roper's wild cirque along Sierra High Route before White Pass Kings Canyon National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460951809581-CUROZW37UNRZPF1IWEWO/IMG_4937.JPG Window Peak Lake - Towards Red Pass Between white pass and red pass on Roper's Sierra High Route, Kings Canyon National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460951910722-NZASP2M3XGYOTHC4KNE8/IMG_4944.JPG Window Peak Lake - Sierra subspecies paintbrush Subspecies of paintbrush found only in the Sierra Nevada, in meadow between Red Pass and descent to Marion Lake along Roper's Sierra High Route in Kings Canyon National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460951948362-93BT2DA6S8DRE1H902VA/IMG_4950.JPG Window Peak Lake - Marion Lake Chute Classic Sierra Club route to Marion Lake in Lake Basin, along Roper's Sierra High Route in Kings Canyon National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460952276207-5CLRW8OEFEKJOXDWAT1B/IMG_4981.JPG Window Peak Lake - Marion Lake Reflection Perfect reflection in Marion Lake, Lake Basin, Kings Canyon National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460952484817-J050TG0OR0FOPWTWZC6B/IMG_5017.JPG Window Peak Lake - Upper Lake Basin near Cartridge Pass Granite massif and lake of two colors in upper Lake Basin, Kings Canyon National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460952434800-YSWYHMG1WED49D2YECX8/IMG_5050.JPG Window Peak Lake - Alpenglow upper Lake Basin near Cartridge Pass, Kings Canyon National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460952733419-6Y5JLFRJOKI6V9QTKF9X/IMG_5141.JPG Window Peak Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460952897481-YGUVM4DK76TRCAUDBUMW/IMG_5173.JPG Window Peak Lake - Bonsai Tree Bench Lake Plateau Our favorite lodgepole pine pinus contortus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460953024547-95EKUM4Y06X5RH8LP1L5/IMG_4495.JPG Window Peak Lake - Mt Ruskin & glacial silt pool Glacial silt pool on approach to Explorer Pass from Bench Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460953097828-ZZA2HF4DQ0A92QPXT3VE/IMG_4506.JPG Window Peak Lake - Explorer Pass scree approach Kings Canyon National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460953411513-QYUTBM4EOL34F38KXIQ1/IMG_4534.JPG Window Peak Lake - Descent from Explorer Pass Towards Window Peak Lake, Kings Canyon National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460953201028-78W0CQ6QKB1MBJ8092RW/IMG_4541.JPG Window Peak Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460953542767-5O0U62U2OMXPJ48J1588/IMG_5268.JPG Window Peak Lake - Clouds over Window Peak Lake Kings Canyon National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460953602469-T3HB704BRXOJNTCFYN5Y/IMG_4611.JPG Window Peak Lake - Window Peak Lake Morning reflection Kings Canyon National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460953713829-Z8R9T8TF2EI11NNRZ4C4/P7260420.JPG Window Peak Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460953865805-A6IMXB0E53T4VA81H9XS/IMG_5368.JPG Window Peak Lake - Tiger Lily Woods Creek Trail Kings Canyon National Park wildflowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460953777835-D52RLMS1YGTLJVA3RIH9/IMG_4713.JPG Window Peak Lake Domes on Woods Creek Trail Kings Canyon National Park http://www.reasonnumber7.com/gardiner-basin-2013 daily 0.75 2020-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462759172658-43KX2DE9UR1P26CUPTH7/Day4+Mt+Cotter+and+3+lakes+shelf+full+reflection+Lk+11040+Gardiner+Basin+golden+hour+blue+sky.JPG Gardiner Basin + More https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599934046166-ZI7H2X8E94JNS2T6AHLQ/Taboose+Pass+Gardiner+Basin+King+Col+Map Gardiner Basin + More https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462759251689-TI2F28WI96TZ6H33EG87/Day2+Taboose+Creek+Trail+enters+brush+along+scree+field+at+Limber+%26+Lodgepole+Pine+flat+w%3Acrags+and+deep+blue+sky.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Taboose Pass Pine Plateau Limber & Lodgepole Pines east side of Taboose Pass John Muir Wilderness Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462759294481-7SJC0FZBCM776ETWK4QI/Day2+Packs+along+trail+Taboose+Pass+west+descent+towards+Cardinal+Mtn.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Taboose Pass Cardinal Mtn John Muir Wilderness Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462759329692-ILN88UO2SYDCWL7NK4X2/Day2+Mt+Ruskin+from+sandy+plateau+framed+by+trees+W+Taboose+Pass+trail+low+building+cloud.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Mt Ruskin view from JMT/PCT Sequoia Kings Canyon Wilderness Sierra Nevada John Muir Trail Pacific Crest Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462759458620-Y18B40AS1PAEOY3E6KVK/Day2+Pinchot+Pass+view+S+trail+switchback+upper+tarn+dotted+basin+Colosseum+Mtn+Mt+Cedric+Wright+and+crest+beyond+clouds+building.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Pinchot Pass Mt Cedric Wright BUilding stormclouds late September https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462759486434-QJK5JQS93KW3EIS4RYSQ/Day3+snowy+tent+%26+covered+packs+at+daybreak+Twin+Lakes.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - First season snow at camp Twin Lakes below Mt Cedric Wright, season's first snowfall on our tent. John Muir Trail Pacific Crest Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462759512031-VGEP413EFLJRXBL0Y6YB/Day3+Crater+Mtn+fresh+snow+foreground+multicolor+boulder+deep+blue+sky.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Crater Mtn Fresh Snow with multicolored rock and Crater Mtn Deep Blue sky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462759792313-ZWXZJ58Z04QTZYE894MP/Day3+Woods+Creek+cascade+from+JMT+fall+colors+on+slope+patchy+snow+horiz.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Woods Creek Cascade Aspens in fall colors and Woods creek cascade from John Muir Trail JMT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462759841967-B7YXV0VY7PO4UN2IF4DB/Day3+View+across+to+Window+Peak+Drainage+from+JMT+just+N+of+Rae+Lakes+Basin.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Window Peak Drainage from JMT View towards Window Peak Lake drainage from climb to Rae Lakes Basin on the John Muir Trail JMT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462759806417-0KUU015S4ZRMKY89KYZT/Day3+A+pack+poles+on+Golden+Gate+of+Sierras+view+north+with+ridge+and+blue+sky+above.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Golden Gate of the Sierras Suspension Bridge over Woods Creek on the John Muir Trail JMT / Pacific Crest Trail PCT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462759933852-5CXBW48AVQB409TWPHEW/Day3+Painted+Lady+Fin+Dome+across++creek+dry+meadow+snowy+patches+Rae+Lakes+Basin+clear+sky.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Rae Lakes Basin w Fin Dome Mt Rixford Painted Lady Fin Dome in Rae Lakes Basin from creek on JMT approach Sequoia Kings Canyon Wilderness Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462759998679-R5M1GR9U67WLIED9RULM/Day4+Mt+Gould+Painted+Lady+Mt+Rixford+reflection+in+upper+Rae+Lake+from+isthmus+clear+blue+sky.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Upper Rae Lake morning reflection Mt Rixford Painted Lady reflected in green waters of Upper Rae Lake from isthmus along John Muir Trail JMT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462760127416-20K8VTYXTS4VJADPT9IV/Day4+Alpine+lakes+in+upper+60+Lks+Basin+w+use+trail+along+show+and+view+of+Mt+Cotter+and+Mt+Clarence+King+behind+hsoulder.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Upper 60 Lakes Basin Sequoia Kings Canyon Wilderness Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462760157447-C4GF34V4MDEELEPIZOCQ/Day4+C+pack+poles+coming+down+use+trail+upper+60+Lks+Basin+view+north+across+deep+blue+u-shaped+lake.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - 60 Lakes Basin View towards Mt Clarence King Mt COtter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462760271013-0H0R0HFRGW2CMCV0TZ91/Day4+C+pack+walking+away+upper+E+approach+to+60+Lks+Col+view+N+sun+rays+in+mid+afternoon+blue+sky.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - E approach to 60 Lakes Col Between 60 Lakes Basin & Gardiner Basin, Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462762456521-DHDRAB9EGY2BNTM842EA/Day4+Upper+Gardiner+Basin+approaching+Lk+11407+from+descent+W+side+60+Lks+Col+patchy+snow+clear+blue+sky.JPG Gardiner Basin + More https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462760325670-2E8QR7T6AR8QRGVE859F/Day4+TNF+Mica+tent+pack+and+ice+axes+at+Lk+11040+campsite+Gardiner+Basin+w+Mt+Cotter+columns+behind+at+golden+hour.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Lk 11040 in Gardiner Basin Tent below Mt Cotter Sequoia Kings Canyon Wilderness Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462762490715-IVPAT69A347IIHED980E/Day4+Mt+Gardiner+and+reflection+in+outlet+of+Lk+11040+grassy+shore+last+light+of+day+pale+sky.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Mt Gardiner evening light Reflected in outlet of Lake 11040, Gardiner Basin, Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462762539602-1TQSYC23D82D2J977S8Y/Day4+Mt+Cotter+alpenglow+dark+pink+with+full+reflection+Lk+11040+pale+sky.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Mt COtter Alpenglow Reflection in Lake 11040 upper Gardiner Basin - Sequoia Kings Canyon Wilderness Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462762686522-C6NP5XI6J3K8I20AIBC3/Day5+Looking+back+south+to+Mt+Clarence+King+head+to+Woods+Creek.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Cirque below Mt Clarence King After crossing Evil King COl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462762792672-DBSPXSE9BAH4A9NJESDA/P9250840.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Twin Lakes Mt Cedric Wright Sequoia Kings Canyon Wilderness along John Muir Trail JMT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462762863682-498S1CCKH85LWEBE8FK0/P9260861.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Steamfog on Bench Lake Sequoia Kings Canyon Wilderness Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462762967717-KDTSXQN0LJF76GGHCX4R/P9260871.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Frost on Sierra Rhododendron Bench Lake, late September https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462762998173-2W9LA31713PRS0LKMTH9/P9260872.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Arrow Peak reflected in Bench Lake Rising fog, clear blue sky, late september morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462763084916-Q4IHP88SHEJIDONISQEM/P9260937.JPG Gardiner Basin + More https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462763154924-N2IIPQ2QYV1RLIVLX8U3/P9260947.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Arrow Basin View towards Explorer Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462763219494-E1FITSO47IWDLWLPBC0R/P9260957.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Taboose Pass from Bench Lake Late September stormy day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462763266413-123ZF6C6T7PO1Z0YXBMX/Day7+Tent+%26+packs+snowy+lodgepole+forest+Bench+Lake.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Snowy tent near Bench Lake Lodgepole pine forest, late September https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462763359375-STKIART648SJIRRNFPFY/IMG_2305.JPG Gardiner Basin + More https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462763407912-ANNK8199WB6ZLQMOGWF2/P9271025.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Taboose Pass Deep Blue Sky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462763444444-2XHMUZ2SMJNDV1G9NWO2/Day8+Ancient+gnarled+pine+type3+closeup+w+crags+warmer+colors+10000+ft+east+side+Taboose+Creek+Trail.JPG Gardiner Basin + More https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462763497587-P4J7TM9TFKMYXX0V0Q23/IMG_2348.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - View east from lower Taboose Pass Trail John Muir Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462763582849-7MC59O1ARGKIXQPW97QO/Day9+C+pack+John+Muir+Wilderness+Sign+towards+Taboose+Pass+deep+blue+sky.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - John Muir Wilderness Sign Taboose Pass Trailhead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599940117617-MKXCWALO88CV3NZ413H7/Two+Priuses+at+Taboose+Pass+TH.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - We aren't the only Prius here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599940118369-011UURZALBJRFYXJ25LV/Taboose+Pass+wilderness+boundary.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Wilderness boundary Taboose Pass trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599940709383-OTKF8U6Q2BCEP2TE7K1X/Deep+Blue+Sierra+Sky+near+Taboose+Pass.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Deep blue Sierra sky near Taboose Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599940717553-2HXQH1RMNPHHC8TW33LX/Fall+in+the+Sierra+near+Lk+Marjorie.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Fall colors near Lk Marjorie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599940707672-82MITFQZ6D6GBM467M0J/AC+Pinchot+Pass.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Pinchot Pass 3pm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599940724455-IKZK3L8DACSQN5W0UHIT/View+south+from+Pinchot+Pass.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - View south from Pinchot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599940720425-CNFX61YK78GRYGDHGG8I/Stormy+Pinchot+Pass+descent.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Where did these clouds come from? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599940715448-5A7C7GA3RF94U3KHG9AE/Storm+brewing+at+Twin+Lks+Campsite.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Twin Lakes campsite, storm brewing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599938185506-CTVYEC89BV0AUCM29M75/Dramatic+snag+%26+rocks+near+Twin+Lakes.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Classic Sierra scene https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599938203527-Y1BJ3WQI2IZD5GTICF4L/Suspension+Bridge+over+Woods+Creek.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Woods Creek suspension bridge on the PCT/JMT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599938195811-UVQSEGRZU017C2UKN8MQ/Foxtail+Pine+w+Snow.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Foxtail pine, one of our faves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599938185868-50XXIBOHGUTTR67IO0KU/Classic+Rae+Lakes+meadow+view.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - South Fork Woods Creek meadow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599938193468-CEVS1QXC04QXSFGVJBKU/Snowy+Catwalk+along+Dollar+Lake.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Snowy catwalk along Dollar Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599938200515-X8K4ITXJ5J7D002AZG71/Snowy+Painted+Lady+across+Rae+Lake.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Painted Lady & Mt. Rixford across Rae Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599936810041-9BF3Q394VOVVC1NAIS36/Fin+Dome+from+60+Lks+Basin.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Fin Dome from 60 Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599936795119-D36CY441CZ30VCYD7B6L/60+Lakes+Basin.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Are there 60 Lakes in the basin? Here's one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599936805972-D7GNIVFB3H55J6JP6C7L/A+testing+out+rock+Gardiner+Basin.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Trying out the rock in Gardiner Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599936818793-A5UYQUPE5MJP31UT5Y58/Mt+Cotter+from+Gardiner+Basin.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Mt. Cotter is a beauty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599936790113-URROBJX6TS4A9HW7AUAZ/A+Mt+Cotter+reflection+Gardiner+Lakes+Basin.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Evening reflection of Mt. Cotter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599936818923-4R91BVOB54CY43YC8SU4/Mt+Gardiner+dusting+of+snow.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Dusting of snow on Mt. Gardiner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463024176117-58X9DGPCN4BV6QRTDH1G/Day5+Mt+Clarence+King+beyond+talus+field+from+Gardiner+Basin+approach+to+King+Col.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Mt. Clarence King, talus field below King Col https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463024502071-3TAAW6CAX8Y4EV2FHX7K/Day5+C+pack+climbing+away+up+rocky+chute+King+Col+lower+approach+deep+blue+Sierra+sky+and+stunted+pines.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Rocky climb at base of King Col https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463024616136-3A58LKLPLJKQ2D4SE910/Day5+King+Col+final+approach+south+side+sandy+slope.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Upper sandy slope to King Col https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463024656164-NY9UYFPS39FER3XVR1QL/Day5+A+pack+ice+axe+arms+out+on+King+Col+precipice+view+north.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - View north from King Col https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463024709234-VW01NYHPD7WAIOGD6UZ2/Day5+King+Col+view+over+the+edge+north+side+descent+to+moraine.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - The precipice - looking down from King Col https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463024792025-WAZJTRPVUA4DGPH03M7J/Day5+King+Col+lower+north+side+descent+nearing+moraine.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Below the worst of it, nearing the moraine King Col North side descent https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463024837010-IKZIPBL6UAAWVARTFDBX/IMG_2460.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Lakes coming into view from moraine King Col north side descent https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463024987596-OLW9G5HZU0FIN6M70RVB/Day5+Looking+back+south+to+Mt+Clarence+King+head+to+Woods+Creek.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Mt. Clarence King across upper lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463025031721-YRYW9WH47LJEN1MW75KW/Day5+Castle+Domes+and+Woods+Creek+Drainage+from+King+Col+basin+descent+puppy+clouds.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Castle Domes from descent to Woods Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599941901213-R6JSFB82YXMZ91L1HH0R/Woods+Creek+aspens.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Fall colored aspens along Woods Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599941875864-SQ9UOIIRY099ONAO8CAN/Area+around+Mt.+Cedric+Wright.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Area around Mt. Cedric Wright https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599942236844-YCVY808J0MRITYDRE2J6/Lk+Marjorie+shore.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Dramatic Lake Marjorie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599942922651-MOQNSHZKOW2DXBPK26B0/Arrow+Peak+across+Bench+Lake.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Arrow Peak & Bench Lake, 8am https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599942959949-0ZCSKA8TYYDYR3OC2XRW/Explorer+Basin+Views.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Silty streams in Arrow Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599943060240-H34SVGKPC84XFY70TPJC/Mt+Ruskin+across+glacial+pools.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Mt. Ruskin across glacial silt pools https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599942946510-7XMA0R3UNSFX1579RK0A/Explorer+Basin+tarn+w+silty+rocks.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Glacial silt on rocks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599943088577-3QYHQRPKJEJE7YXSZN9E/C+below+Explorer+Pass.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - View towards Explorer Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599942926080-AALE0PKLHPYH6H0CBAWC/Bench+Lake+Evening+Clouds+clearing.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Bench Lake clouds clearing, 6pm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599935648660-4Y25180UY0OVXCYYRT5F/Steamfog+on+Bench+Lake.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Steamfog rising from Bench Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599935649561-V899TKN7N64ONU0QUUUP/Fresh+Snow+at+Bench+Lake.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Fresh snow on a lodgepole pine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599942855606-TWZD3PNT2B8J3B670ZFD/Perfect+Arrow+Peak+Morning.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - A perfect Arrow Peak morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599935402544-KY3JAUI7DYB4D63QBYU7/Limber+Pine+Taboose+Pass+Descent+2013.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Crags and ancient trees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599935518399-RRY9DTSJMQEXB261HDYT/VIew+towards+Taboose+Pass.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Looking back towards Taboose Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599935403961-HW2H4BSSOM27Q51ZWTKJ/Owens+Valley+View+Taboose+Pass+Descent+2013.JPG Gardiner Basin + More - Peekaboo views of Owens Valley http://www.reasonnumber7.com/bishop-pass-2012 daily 0.75 2020-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463890309656-4FRF3U87NLMLHNQNZIK9/Dusy+Basin+Fire+in+the+Sky+Sep+7+2012.JPG Bishop Pass Meander https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599932574992-M3R5DHOM6DFE8JW4LSHO/Bishop+Pass+Cataract+Creek+Lake+Basin+Dusy+Basin+Map Bishop Pass Meander https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463970008123-PH0XNIVS5HIC9B6PQ334/Day2+Langille+peak+over+Leconte+canyon%2C+granite+slope+w+western+junipers+and+deep+blue+sky.JPG Bishop Pass Meander - Langille Peak and western juniper Descent from Dusy Basin into Leconte Canyon. Sierra Nevada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463970052403-I2A408D76HAXQ6RJUUQW/Day2+Historic+JMT+rockcut+closeup+trail+view+looking+northbound.JPG Bishop Pass Meander - Historic JMT rockcut Historic CCC rockwork on descent into LeConte Canyon from Bishop Pass/Dusy Basin. Sierra Nevada John Muir Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463970209812-WC6PAKIQC0LC9S9LEVNK/Day3+A+w+pack+ice+axe+at+Hudson+Pass+looking+back+at+Mt+McGee+and+Davis+Lake+clear+sky.JPG Bishop Pass Meander - Hudson Pass View back towards Davis Lakes and Mt McGee from Hudson Pass Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463970341439-LD8M05ILJZTD6E8CWBQM/Day3+C+standing+on+rock+near+undercut+snowbank+ice+axe+aloft+Goddard+Creek+Pass+climb+deep+blue+sky.JPG Bishop Pass Meander - Goddard Creek Pass Ionian Basin snowfield Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463970359641-NICI5URMVJVU0UF2OQMK/Day3+Finger+Peak+beyond+outlet+of+Lake+11818+evening+glow+Ionian+Basin.JPG Bishop Pass Meander - Finger Peak beyond Lake 11818 Ionian Basin Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463970448347-LS8SXP7WZJO6XXL1SZQK/Day4+Chasm+Lake+and+Three+Sirens+clear+blue+sky+scalloped+rock+west+shore.JPG Bishop Pass Meander - Chasm Lake Three Sirens Ionian Basin Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463970560129-W2NYZGU4UWRUYL75VID2/Day4+Pale+fractured+rock+across+teal+tarn+lower+Ionian+Basin+above+Chasm+Lake.JPG Bishop Pass Meander - Blue-green tarn Ionian basin fractured white granite teal water deep blue sky Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463970600096-KYGI3UV7TRX3KSEJQE4M/Day4+C+pack+ice+axe+leg+on+boulder+above+Helen+Lake+w+Mt+Warlow+behing+deep+blue+sky.JPG Bishop Pass Meander - Mt Warlow Helen Lake From Black Giant Pass Ionian Basin to Muir Pass Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463970679976-B6PFYLLUX5ER7U3LUYG9/Day5+Middle+Fork+Kings+River+cascading+down+rocks+near+Palisade+Creek+jct+stormy+clouds.JPG Bishop Pass Meander - Middle Fork Kings River Along John Muir Trail Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463970724982-YQQF19OF023PN9TK7V2P/Day5+Velvet+buck+downed+trees+Deer+Meadow+along+Cataract+Creek+1.JPG Bishop Pass Meander https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463970775159-E8ZIOVLTMP49TNV7LVA7/Day5+Upper+Cataract+Creek+view+N+towards+Palisades.JPG Bishop Pass Meander - Palisades from upper Cataract Creek Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463971224140-QO5GCVR6DYXHICPN3MK1/Day6+Observation+Pass+from+grassy+ledge+halfway+up+on+Ampitheatre+Lake+side%2C+patterned+clouds.JPG Bishop Pass Meander - Observation Pass above Ampitheatre Lake towards Dumbbell Basin. Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463970867441-UWH5ZMHBU5RPWNEDZAZ6/Day6+A+w+pack+ice+axe+nearly+to+Observation+Pass+w+Ampitheatre+Lake+below+and+Palisades+beyond.JPG Bishop Pass Meander - Nearing Observation Pass Ampitheatre Lake visible below. Sierra Nevada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463970939887-ABBWJ2FXQVDF552ZYTZX/Day6+Lake+Basin+upper+lakes+under+cloudy+sky+towards+Cartridge+Pass.JPG Bishop Pass Meander - Lake Basin towards Cartridge Pass Stormy Sky across Lake Basin. Sierra Nevada. Kings Canyon NP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463971105359-X1PLTDY31HBRBD113C6H/Day6+Golden+light+towards+Vennacher+Needle+from+narrow+twin+lakes+below+Frozen+Lake+Pass+rock+detail+cloudy+sky.JPG Bishop Pass Meander - Vennacher Needle golden hour light Upper Lake Basin Kings Canyon NP Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463971143711-QOTOPGMO8CQFJQXXD29O/Day6+Frozen+Lake+Pass+from+upper+Lake+Basin+stormy+sky+5pm.JPG Bishop Pass Meander - Frozen Lake Pass From upper Lake Basin, Kings Canyon NP, Sierra Nevada. Sierra High Route. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463971306823-5Q19K16IGSOTDSFR2OJW/Day8+Golden+Light+towards+Knapsack+Pass+from+Dusy.JPG Bishop Pass Meander - Dusy Basin towards Knapsack Pass Golden hour light Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463971501171-YD5QQFG0RW6DB8D44FIY/P9079754.JPG Bishop Pass Meander - Dusy Basin Range of Light kind of evening, Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463971326949-PZA2BCQKLEDRJTS4S1OV/Day8+Perfect+Sierra+light+looking+out+from+Dusy+Basin+lake+center.JPG Bishop Pass Meander - Dusy Basin Range of Light sort of night. Sierra Nevada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463971552043-TSXZ1AU50908THH9I5M3/P9089787.JPG Bishop Pass Meander - Bishop Pass View east towards trailhead. Sierra Nevada http://www.reasonnumber7.com/copper-creek-2013 daily 0.75 2021-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465085032285-C4604GOMD87VYMI51ARL/P7190204.JPG Copper Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610319235858-U06YDNVSFODMYZZYG12X/Copper%2BCreek%2B2013%2BCalTopo.jpg Copper Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465085140404-4BGT2893RLAT70XM1IV3/Day1+C+Pack+poles+trail+under+branches+tall+pine+Copper+Creek.JPG Copper Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465085158943-U8WKKAZWH8I32GWZ8IPO/Day1+Bear+paw+print+on+Copper+Creek+Trail.JPG Copper Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465085211111-5UC3XRA3Y6JBZSFJBCZN/Day1+Grouse+Lake+near+outlet+at+dusk+pink+sky+rocks+in+lake.JPG Copper Creek - Grouse Lake Outlet at dusk Roper's Sierra High Route, Copper Creek Trail, SeKi, Kings Canyon National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465085230810-1NJUGFOQJ9SQB1WK3V5P/Day2+Grouse+Lake+outlet+and+ledge+to+Great+Western+Divide+view+from+start+of+climb+to+Grouse+Lake+Pass+hazy+morning+sky.JPG Copper Creek - Grouse Lake Grouse Lake and Great Western Divide, Roper's Sierra High Route, Copper Creek, SeKi, Kings Canyon National park, Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465085315906-X18PXAY0V9CXY8A3IKC1/C+Day2+hiking+away+along+rocky+shelf+towards+Goat+Crest+Saddle+clear+blue+sky.JPG Copper Creek - Headed towards Goat Crest Saddle Roper's Sierra High Route, Sierra nevada, SeKi, Kings Canyon National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465085343813-AFQRIEMWC0W0HE8H5CQQ/Day2+Goat+Crest+Saddle+Tarn+and+Palisade+view.JPG Copper Creek - Goat Crest Saddle tarn View of the palisades. Roper's Sierra High Route. SeKi. Kings canyon national park. Sierra Nevada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465085405382-FB9F2G5JJ1TBRXVTHN32/Upper+Glacier+Lake+from+Goat+Crest+Saddle+pale+blue+sky+wide+view.JPG Copper Creek - Upper Glacier Lake from Goat Crest Saddle. Roper's Sierra High Route. SeKi. Kings Canyon National Park. Sierra Nevada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465085449458-8M84NVA0RKJ5PDTE9O5R/Day2+Horseshoe+Lake+golden+hour+reflection+w+near+shore+far+peninsula+%26+ridge+clear+sky.JPG Copper Creek - Horseshoe Lake Golden Hour Roper's Sierra High Route. SeKi. Kings Canyon National Park. Sierra Nevada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465085663135-7HK4GT41OSMD2K1HXFY1/Day3+Lakes+10077+and+10199+Volcanic+Lakes+Basin.JPG Copper Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465085577094-5XJG69DUUK0VYZZZ9NQZ/Day3+Ridge+with+tarn+and+snags+above+Volcanic+Lake+Basin.JPG Copper Creek - Volcanic Lakes Basin Kings Canyon National Park SeKi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465085771333-5BCF6JT62X2ATD7R4DIC/P7200273.JPG Copper Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465085809422-XIEOKX9RALUS0KACGA5L/IMG_1895.JPG Copper Creek - Volcanic Lakes Basin Kings Canyon National Park. SeKi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465085971867-2JNNZAM3SN2YREOWG2W7/P7200397.JPG Copper Creek http://www.reasonnumber7.com/piute-pass-2011 daily 0.75 2021-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460954048850-8K94RU1Z1ILQEFA695I7/Day+4+Deep+suncups+in+snowfield+down+to+shore+of+L+Lake+Humphreys+Basin.JPG Piute Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462416879714-NAYTWY2APZR128XPNT6S/Day+2+ridge+S+of+N+fork+Bishop+Creek+from+ledge+below+Loch+Leven+bare+rock+snow+patches+deep+blue+sky+horiz.JPG Piute Pass - S Fork Bishop Creek RIdgeline below Loch Leven on approach to Piute Pass Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460988628300-2J7MZB07PD5B14VYJC8A/Day+2+C+testing+depth+meadow+stream+near+Lower+Desolation+Lake+w+hiking+pole.JPG Piute Pass - Outlet of Lower Desolation Lake Humphreys basin in a very high snow year John Muir Wilderness Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460988805878-CERV78YA7Q4I957PGOJY/Day+2+Lower+Desolation+Lake+flat+light+w+Glacier+Divide+last+daylight+purple.JPG Piute Pass - Glacier Divide Alpenglow View from Lower Desolation Lake in Humphreys Basin John Muir Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462416544559-YZO78E64OEZML8K2YNR8/Day+3+C+lizarding+on+large+rock+hat+over+face+French+Canyon+w+Four+Gables+in+distance.JPG Piute Pass - French Canyon Four Gables Hutchinson Meadow towards Pine Creek Pass Sierra Nevadas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1460988964656-VNPKHVKZUBHHGUBBJ3PT/Day+3+calving+iceberg+Elba+Lake+w+Pilot+Knob+above+ridge.JPG Piute Pass - Iceberg in Elba Lake Humphreys Basin John Muir Wilderness Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462416595756-V3JXVT5BHCFDZ8H26DBJ/Day+4+Elba+Lake+w+iceberg+and+view+to+Merriam+Peak+w+Royce+Lake+outflow+morning.JPG Piute Pass - Mt Merriam from Elba Lake Humphreys Basin John Muir WIlderness Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1461127495920-9FQU6QTX7QFO3X5JPVRH/Day+4+Bear+Creek+Spire+and+Pine+Creek+Pass+tarn+long+view.JPG Piute Pass - Bear Creek Spire Bear Creek Spire & Pine Creek Pass John Muir Wilderness Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462417584097-640FJCVXPZYAWC5MG0LT/Day+5+Snow+ledges+along+S+Fork+San+Joaquin+JMT.JPG Piute Pass - S Fork San Joaquin River along JMT John Muir Trail, raging South Fork San Joaquin River with snow along the banks. Sierra Nevada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462417745822-S7CCRMZSKE3UVPSBVO5J/Day+5+Mt+Mendel+the+Evolution+Range+and+the+Hermit+with+Evolution+Creek+from+McClure+Mdw.JPG Piute Pass - Mt Mendel Evolution Range McClure Meadow Evolution Creek in McClure Meadow with views of Mt Mendel & the Evolution range and The Hermit. Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462417804916-RPVQL5ZN8LKBFHK7LO7W/Day+5+Evolution+Creek+upper+Colby+Mdw+flat+teal+water+glowing+Hermit+reflection+early+evening+2.JPG Piute Pass - The Hermit reflected in Evolution Creek Evolution Creek in Colby Meadow with the Hermit reflection at dusk. Sierra Nevada. Evolution Basin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462417994522-CR4KWPKAXIZJSFYUA91O/Day+6+Mt+Spencer+reflected+in+Evolution+Lake+Outflow.JPG Piute Pass - Mt Spencer reflected in Evolution Lake Evolution Basin Sierra Nevada John Muir Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462418071788-Q4I9CQZVJP1IROTQ487E/Day+6+Wanda+Lake+outflow+cutting+through+snowbank+w+Mt+Solomons+%26+Mt+Goddard+behind.JPG Piute Pass - Wanda Lake Outflow Wanda Lake Outflow through snow with Mt Solomons and Mt Goddard beyond, near Muir Pass. John Muir Wilderness, Sierra Nevada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462418199485-MV8OZMLPC2QXO8MVL6QV/Day+7+Drainage+Darwin+Bench+along+edge+of+Mt+Mendel+with+view+of+Mt+Goddard+and+the+Hermit.JPG Piute Pass - Darwin Bench Darwin Bench along slopes of Mt Mendel with view to Mt Goddard and the Hermit. Sierra Nevada. Evolution Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462418295700-0A3EIP49I9ZUZPITUP1X/Day+8+A+crosslegged+on+rock+looking+across+Tomahawk+Lake+at+Mt+Humphrey+early+evening.JPG Piute Pass - Mt Humphreys across Tomahawk Lake Humphreys Basin Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462418470748-GO2UF38045BGK9LHWQZZ/Day+8+Humphreys+Basin+Glacial+Erratics+with+view+across+towards+Glacier+Divide+with+Paine+Lake+shoulder+and+Packsaddle+Lake+thawed.JPG Piute Pass - Glacier Divide from Humphreys Basin Glacial erratics near Tomahawk Lake and view towards Glacier Divide & Packsaddle Lake, John Muir Wilderness, Sierra Nevada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462418568655-2NA40WEJHXTDJ30YQ5OK/Day+9+Piute+crags+and+view+east+from+Loch+Leven+outlet.JPG Piute Pass - Piute Crags View east from Loch Leven below Piute Pass with orange piute crags in foreground. Sierra Nevada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599972822188-D7NHEKX5SK3FQ8TMPR5P/Piute+Pass+Darwin+Bench+Humphries+Basin+Map Piute Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609616958631-HQ1AVHS1BBSS59HUXQSL/Day+2+C+w+pack+near+snowfield+around+Loch+Leven+outflow+pool+view+towards+lake+above.JPG Piute Pass - Loch Leven outflow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609616960498-JIBYM3UEUTT54X8HF9WV/Day+2+view+of+Piute+%26+Loch+Leven+lakes+from+below+Piute+Pass.JPG Piute Pass - Looking back at Loch Leven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609616957904-KUUPY8GJRVDPXHCO18QK/Day+2+C+w+pack+crossing+dirt+trail+on+snowfield+east+side+Piute+Pass+from+behind.JPG Piute Pass - Piute Pass, July 16th 2011 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609616958032-35JQGNW6GHJDX39N6T6C/Day+2+C+testing+depth+meadow+stream+near+Lower+Desolation+Lake+w+hiking+pole.JPG Piute Pass - Snowmelt creek as deep as a hiking pole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609616959035-JMKI1ZIQJPHADW7D9SD4/Day+2+CA+testing+small+sleeping+site+Lower+Desolation+Lake+view+towards+Glacier+Divide.JPG Piute Pass - Campsite with a view of the Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609616959825-9UFQQRQ6TT6PM0AGNCT6/Day+2+Marmot+on+rock+snow+Humphreys+Basin+w+Muriel+Peak+and+Glacier+Divide+behind.JPG Piute Pass - Very bold marmot in Humphreys Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609618568529-0LK6MZOTEOSD94DPV6PV/Day+3+Icy+sleeping+bags+11200ft.JPG Piute Pass - Icy sleeping bags in the morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609618568816-JNWOHQ9SO8ZCOCH3CBZ9/Day+3+Lower+Desolation+Lake+refrozen+6am+moon+high+in+sky+Glacier+Divide+to+south.JPG Piute Pass - Lower Desolation Lk re-froze overnight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609618566149-XMXPO5ZAAML1U2LWAEZZ/Day+3+A+w+pack+looks+for+crossing+outflow+of+Lower+Desolation+Lake.JPG Piute Pass - Lower Desolation Lake outlet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609618566637-T6TWTLQJ83Q7X8RJQ5E2/Day+3+C+w+pack+dilapidated+gate+east+end+Hutchison+Meadow.JPG Piute Pass - Hutchinson "Meadow" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609618565761-EXOCJNJV418Z0GMEJOXB/Day+3+A+w+pack+alt+meadow+trail+main+trail+waterlogged+view+down+French+Canyon.JPG Piute Pass - French Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609618569383-CWBKCWXZ6PIQMMSJTVK7/Day+3+Merriam+Peak+rising+above+French+Canyon+meadow+foreground+blue+sky.JPG Piute Pass - Merriam Peak from French Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609618566955-NZ5CIBMZGSA6YO5E6DAV/Day+3+C+w+pack+dry+plateau+above+Moon+Lake+Humphreys+Basin+w+Four+Gables+ridgeline+view.JPG Piute Pass - Above Moon Lake, view of Four Gables https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609618568118-EODRT8SK64V4OYRVWGSM/Day+3+iceberg+%26+islands+in+Elba+Lake+w+view+down+French+Canyon.JPG Piute Pass - Elba Lake in Humphreys Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609618567309-PGECM7R3KP5882WSVMMX/Day+3+Elba+Lake+at+twilight+framed+by+tree+branches.JPG Piute Pass - Elba Lake from our sleeping bags https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609619963892-ZU58VGDCPQL1LWQTO9U3/Day+4+AC+sitting+large+rock+w+Moon+Lake+behind+and+view+across+French+Canyon.JPG Piute Pass - Morning vista from Moon Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609619965112-L1XOHYDUJ7UH78T0I4BU/Day+4+C+w+poles+demonstrates+suncup+depth+Humphreys+Basin+blue+sky+w+Merriam+Peak+behind.JPG Piute Pass - Knee-deep suncups Humphreys Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609619963521-N5ZP1ZCTD6YLQEAQGS28/Day+4+AC+hugging+on+boulder+snowy+shore+L+Lake+Humphreys+Basin.JPG Piute Pass - Snowbound L Lake, Humphreys Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609619962607-DZUW2Q6NFF6MM8GOVO88/Day+4+A+no+pack+walking+away+through+puddled+low+grass+towards+Elba+Lake.JPG Piute Pass - Pilot Knob across marshy Humphreys Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609619965132-P0V3XQ7MRYJ5PRNWYJQG/Day+4+C+w+pack+preparing+to+ford+French+Canyon+stream+next+to+snowbank.JPG Piute Pass - Fording French Canyon Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609619967207-ZXAHY5O6I57P69B2FN15/Day+4+CA+feet+crossed+lunch+break+Pine+Creek+Pass+looking+at+Bear+Creek+Spire.JPG Piute Pass - Bear Creek Spire from Pine Creek Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609619969194-MX04PIOGNVA1XERAUX0J/Day+4+Icy+blue+pool+in+snowfield+at+Pine+Creek+Pass.JPG Piute Pass - Snowfields of Pine Creek Pass in July https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609619969158-GREX15V77QAWLHGRPUSY/Day+4+Seal+shaped+snow+on+tundra+island+with+snowmelt+around+on+Pine+Creek+Pass+approach.JPG Piute Pass - July in the high country, below Pine Creek Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609619962589-OJ5Z5A62D1KURO6V743T/Day+4+A+w+pack+hiking+towards+on+French+Canyon+trail+with+Four+Gables+behind.JPG Piute Pass - Four Gables from upper French Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609621068798-BIRM7D5OD0QVB84HK6BU/Day+5+Pale+phlox+in+gnarled+wood.JPG Piute Pass - Phlox in lower Piute Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609621068449-NHFAFIR506VMAH08P8MP/Day+5+Majestic+western+juniper+on+rocky+mound+Piute+canyon+view+across+towards+Mt+Henry.JPG Piute Pass - Western Juniper in lower Piute Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609621070092-5ZT8H0868P1M7LRK8Q0Q/Day+5+square+rock+slabs+encased+in+western+juniper+trunk+Piute+canyon+trail.JPG Piute Pass - Juniper & granite detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609621070419-RZVH0E8BEZINR2LW0V1O/Day+5+Trail+turned+stream+in+lower+Piute+Canyon.JPG Piute Pass - This is the trail. A little water-logged. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609621065078-0BVMIN34TM2DTDRA0RX2/Day+5+Bridge+over+Piute+Creek+at+JMT+jct+closeup.JPG Piute Pass - Sturdy bridge over Piute Creek at JMT/PCT jct https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609621066879-1MM6E66WJ8DXEI3CWZ09/Day+5+Evolution+Creek+Alt+Crossing+sign.JPG Piute Pass - Warning at Evolution Creek ford spot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609621067472-J8KX2RSP05PRFKNSTERX/Day+5+Evolution+meadow+C+starting+creek+crossing.JPG Piute Pass - Alt Evolution Creek ford, at the meadow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609621065610-NGCN8RND0IMKIXNKSLE6/Day+5+C+making+dinner+w+Hermit+behind+wide.JPG Piute Pass - Cooking dinner under the Hermit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609621067717-AVN5MGYKDZINYMBA2A1E/Day+5+Hermit+alpenglow+w+reflection+in+Evolution+Creek+2.JPG Piute Pass - Evening light on the Hermit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609631917595-MUU4GEXM2NREN5L5B4I0/Day+6+Mt+Spencer+foreground+and+Mt+Huxley+behind+across+south+end+Evolution+Lake+green+near+shore+and+snow+far+shore.JPG Piute Pass - Mt. Spencer & Mt. Huxley across Evolution Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609631914882-KRXBPQBQ5HBNUVZ4LCAN/Day+6+AC+standing+by+patch+of+heather+outflow+Evolution+Lake+with+Hermit+and+Emerald+Peak+behind.JPG Piute Pass - Evolution Lake outlet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609631913967-J5Q7S0W6CFD0X8XWCCPG/Day+6+A+crossing+stepping+stones+Evolution+Lake+inlet+with+Mt+Darwin+behind.JPG Piute Pass - Stepping stones of Evolution Lk inlet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609631917094-AMAEHIX867D0WM30ZHR9/Day+6+Mt+Fiske+%26+Mt+Huxley+across+mostly+frozen+Sapphire+Lake+w+large+snowfield+western+shore.JPG Piute Pass - Sapphire Lake with Mt. Fiske & Mt. Huxley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609631915148-9SWFK20I6KBPDOW8I5S3/Day+6+C+sitting+on+rocks+below+Wanda+Lake+view+towards+Mt+Mendel+%26+Mt+Darwin.JPG Piute Pass - Mt. Mendel & Mt. Darwin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609631914118-8ERVAT46W2OME9IELAIH/Day+6+A+head+down+walking+up+snowfield+along+frozen+Wanda+Lake.JPG Piute Pass - Frozen Wanda Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609631916031-OS4V72PICWT4GV5Y4F52/Day+6+CA+standing+in+front+of+Muir+Pass+Hut.JPG Piute Pass - Muir Pass hut! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609631913513-JHTSD0C2L6NAF1EQ7GCK/Day+6+A+crossing+knifeedge+rock+bridge+between+snowbanks+Lake+McDermott+inlet+below+Muir+Pass.JPG Piute Pass - Tricky inlet of Lake McDermand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609631916448-NXB4BHXN7XLL7Y3I4U5V/Day+6+Green+shoots+poking+through+snowmelt+along+shore+of+Wanda+Lake.JPG Piute Pass - Early spring along Wanda Lk shore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609633627457-QJ81HZW1KUTUAT2N1KIY/Day+7+Lower+Darwin+Bench+large+angular+rocks+under+clear+water+with+view+of+Hermit+behind.JPG Piute Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609633627056-05NS61GFC9ZI86DAP99Q/Day+7+Huge+undercut+snowbank+and+green+grass+along+stream+edge+of+Mt+Mendel+Darwin+Bench.JPG Piute Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609633624913-CFS6XVW2ZY1F39VXAF7X/Day+7+C+sitting+looking+away+on+rock+edge+of+blue+tarn+Darwin+Bench+undercut+snow+far+bank+and+view+of+the+Hermit.JPG Piute Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609633627932-WJ89T4FBLCSOOAX98CT1/Day+7+View+up+Darwin+Canyon+from+upper+bench+snowy+foreground+cut+by+outflow+stream.JPG Piute Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609633626252-734OTFB8SIO9UXRTR4C0/Day+7+CA+sitting+on+boulder+looking+out+towards+Emerald+Peak+from+upper+Darwin+Bench.JPG Piute Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609633626404-V0GV1ZA0G4945KZDZR2Z/Day+7+Darwin+Bench+use+trail+across+green+meadow+windswept+trees+and+view+of+Mt+Spencer.JPG Piute Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609633934208-A0YSOT43YP3UPVQVWADP/Day+8+Evolution+creek+crashing+into+pool+initial+drop+from+Basin+rainbow+in+mist.JPG Piute Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609633933303-EK6HLHNS4F28NN33KEAI/Day+8+C+w+pack+considering+scene+view+of+winding+Piute+Creek+and+rocky+slopes.JPG Piute Pass 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609634268728-SYRMEL2J64XEYP4271Z0/Day+9+C+w+pack+standing+between+boulder+Pair+above+Tomahawk+lake+with+view+across+to+Glacier+Divide+closeup.JPG Piute Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609634268729-DM28KRW3XLPFDWIVZI91/Day+9+A+w+pack+arms+outstretched+by+snowfield+below+Humphreys+Lakes+with+Mt+Humphreys+behind.JPG Piute Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609634270965-51TV0ITL924Y9UVBJFYY/Day+9+Summit+Lake+thawed+and+broad+view+west+from+above+Piute+Pass.JPG Piute Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609634269760-0S48I2JJVC52T6DFXZFZ/Day+9+Corniced+snow+ledge+above+Piute+Lake.JPG Piute Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609634271131-Z9Z7YIY5ND8U0ENJ08YN/Day+9+View+towards+Piute+Pass+across+Loch+Leven+clouding+sky.JPG Piute Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609634270405-AQY7CQO1GN57V7KZYS3H/Day+9+Mt+Emerson+%26+Piute+Crags+deep+blue+sky+lone+trees.JPG Piute Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609634428613-0IPJKUZHES34N36UQXXE/Day+10+Lone+tree+and+rocky+slope+across+lower+end+Loch+Leven+dawn.JPG Piute Pass http://www.reasonnumber7.com/pcta-service-2014 daily 0.75 2020-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465002619236-8QIERFL1ZG930D1960TQ/IMG_5052.JPG PCTA Service https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599969555000-VREUH7IIZGUY8BOEFYNI/PCTA+Sallie+Keyes+Tombstone+Pass+Sharp+Note+Pass PCTA Service https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465002844768-PM8OK9T7DCYSL6JMTOBN/A+viewing+through+spotting+scope+Mt+Givens+view+to+N+AUg14.JPG PCTA Service - Mt GIvens summit spotting scope Sierra NF, Bosillo Campground, Kaiser Pass Road, Corbett Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465002873008-NIMB91OXHGITUS312JZH/A+and+PCTA+group+boarding+ferry+Florence+Lake+Aug14.JPG PCTA Service - Florence Lake water taxi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465002910890-EQ2WQVSGWEMYKE9JH35R/IMG_4999.JPG PCTA Service - Trail work near Sallie Keyes Lakes Moving rock one roll at a time down the pacific crest trail PCT / PCTA Volunteer trail crew https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465003022826-3J7AJPTG3LLCDVPAWMOR/IMG_5594.JPG PCTA Service - Marie Lake Selden Pass PCT Cheri on the PCT with view north over Marie Lake towards the Silver Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465003163807-C8S52LFBPQODQS25KHOY/IMG_5601.JPG PCTA Service - Sharp Note Lake Teal sharp note lake and blue island lake in the John Muir Wilderness 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599971012314-KYI8UIITK4B8QSF21ZE0/Mt.+Givens+summit+hike+from+Bolsillo+Campground PCTA Service https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465006832845-E4XAAI9MT4PSW6F1AY6M/image-asset.png PCTA Service Outback Oven pizza, Old Rasputin imperial stout, and the NYT crossword puzzle - car camping at its finest! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599971055680-63HYJKVEHUUZW2OA57JL/Givens+Lake+from+summit+hike.JPG PCTA Service Looking down on Givens Lake en route to Mt. Givens summit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599971103440-6KSUC7VY4MX6UP5NDFH9/A+on+Mt+Givens+Summit+block.JPG PCTA Service Andrew on the blocks near Mt. Givens’ summit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465006372353-FNZTBVH1EYC9UBGNF799/image-asset.png PCTA Service Fellow volunteer Pops C and his trusty Trail Bug, outfitted with only a single seat so he could throw out a sleeping bag inside https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465006395627-QTKMB0Z2CACOKLA5K44X/image-asset.png PCTA Service Crush! The entire retaining wall is backfilled by this granite gravel that we painstakingly made by hand each day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465007137968-5NW98XZD14P51PKS122O/image-asset.jpeg PCTA Service Dirt is taken from far off-trail and carried in canvas bags. Check steps are buried super deep in the ground for stability. Everything is backfilled with crush. Andrew surveys his work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465006516120-FNWS3VH7F7EO94B7TUW3/image-asset.jpeg PCTA Service Island Lake as seen from below Sharp Note Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1465007056334-8MF4CFF99XW56W4L106E/image-asset.jpeg PCTA Service View south from the high traverse along the Tombstone Pass route http://www.reasonnumber7.com/pct-2016 daily 0.75 2017-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1463362883267-IWKJBEZWOMO8FDFDJZV5/IMG_2545.JPG PCT 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1483457154410-Y3QXP3GAGFSFX4ATJNCJ/trailhapa+best9+2016 PCT 2016 Most popular IG posts of 2016 by @trailhapa - plenty of PCT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1483457285449-YJ5KV80YEM6BI95ILHYS/EcheritaBest9 PCT 2016 Likewise, @echerita's "Best Nine" is 2/3 PCT thru-hike http://www.reasonnumber7.com/yose-snow-creek-2016 daily 0.75 2017-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462552638896-O23LZD19YPBFO9J83WEA/IMG_0495.JPG Yosemite North Rim https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462720959014-B1B2FPCQFBM20QT576I1/IMG_4416.JPG Yosemite North Rim https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462553069893-FSVX80V2PSQN7U6WTAC1/IMG_0515.JPG Yosemite North Rim - Deep snow pits along Snow Creek late winter conditions in Yosemite National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462721037760-PYF7KK2HY03RMDS6AECO/IMG_4445.JPG Yosemite North Rim https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462553095990-MG98QGFD5V614U37ANR0/IMG_0537.JPG Yosemite North Rim https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462553163157-R2WD2LPD71YPIL935664/IMG_0579.JPG Yosemite North Rim - Half Dome alpenglow View of half dome and the Clark Range from yosemite valley's north rim, yosemite national park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462553218177-BK8YL68VHMLJSLA9CU9I/IMG_0623.JPG Yosemite North Rim - Upper Yosemite Falls Overlook Deep blue sierra sky with puffy clouds and ancient tree at Upper Yosemite Falls overlook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462553264903-O11WOSNQIU2YNE5D2IKE/IMG_0631.JPG Yosemite North Rim - Yosemite Falls Upper Yosemite Falls from the yosemite falls trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462657771996-2JWJ0XMIDF19SPODCXC2/image-asset.jpeg Yosemite North Rim Goofy morning mirror-selfie at the Hotel Charlotte https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462655299516-WOO09Z7P4DWEAE8TQ2ZN/image-asset.jpeg Yosemite North Rim Snow Creek at the Tenaya Lake trail junction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462655740794-1SWKYZY468I0K6TQVJYR/image-asset.jpeg Yosemite North Rim Snow Creek Falls, mid-afternoon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462657010385-DGWFX8TYLZXQERVMTA86/image-asset.jpeg Yosemite North Rim Deep, soft snow over big rocks and downed logs along the upper Snow Creek drainage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462656695297-57WQP35TJHBTSE52M1EW/image-asset.jpeg Yosemite North Rim Chilly! Cheri contemplates the cooking area at our campsite before caving in and grabbing her giant down jacket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462659211431-JSNVL51VVV4LUDINVT7W/image-asset.jpeg Yosemite North Rim Cheri headed up Indian Rock with that deep blue Sierra sky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462659404967-W6B0SQL1DMQL9Y0JE742/image-asset.jpeg Yosemite North Rim Runoff along the Lehamite Creek trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462671674904-6RYUJRX44X21RSGZZGRQ/Cornbread+Miso+Soup+and+Half+Dome Yosemite North Rim Cornbread, Madras lentils, and Miso with a view like no other https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462682040293-2AWFY6BKDFJ5Q3E5NQHG/alpenglow+clark+range Yosemite North Rim Half Dome and alpenglow on the Clark Range https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462715367994-61L0K5ZHQ4GBP46HYBK6/manzanita+blossoms+and+jeffrey+pine Yosemite North Rim Manzanita blossoms, Jeffrey Pine and Sierra Bluebird sky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462715631678-6VLWK2M8ZKLQCIU9LD20/Andrew+Yosemite+Point Yosemite North Rim Andrew gazing fondly at Clark Range, wishing to be back there https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462717914372-AWK4PZ669TXRJN1IRM0D/waterfall%2C+there+are+no+second+chances Yosemite North Rim https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462718133201-UBQEUGK1CTOP0Q2CIDX2/Cheri+hiking+Yosemite+Falls Yosemite North Rim Cheri hiking the switchbacks towards the base of Yosemite Falls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1462718412829-AOVIUZ5OA39BUPA1NS84/upper+yosemite+falls+blue+bird+sky Yosemite North Rim Upper Yosemite Falls from the trail http://www.reasonnumber7.com/n-casc-2015 daily 0.75 2021-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610324846047-X3C5E3SEQWHJLFQ953ZF/IMG_8388.JPG North Cascades https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609727665721-TDJYGCXFG87AV06QPS0G/N%2BCascades%2B2015%2BCalTopo.jpg North Cascades https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610325724188-011B8G4PEJGNTIJJZNL3/IMG_8338.JPG North Cascades https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610325720353-45WU2YCSA62T8OQXVZBP/IMG_8342.JPG North Cascades https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610325724504-NSJX15DJKEBBCC77PDY6/IMG_8372.JPG North Cascades https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610325725880-DY34VJ24ILB6COHAUYE2/IMG_8378.JPG North Cascades https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610325727264-HVHBRMIOZVDV6O7UP4L4/IMG_8407.JPG North Cascades https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610325730094-OEXMJ3OGLFGOB76MWV6H/IMG_8492.JPG North Cascades https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610325732250-Y7BPKNLZETMWMC0GKNZX/IMG_8497.JPG North Cascades https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610325734003-1SGT3KNWVEHNN6E40AZO/IMG_8509.JPG North Cascades https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610325739091-51XCND1EFSZ7GWG1A8IA/IMG_8533.JPG North Cascades https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610325743880-A43BSRJNXZ2TQ2Y4ZFDZ/IMG_8545.JPG North Cascades https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610325747495-CYH7PPC75P33QUTUEEMP/IMG_8578.JPG North Cascades http://www.reasonnumber7.com/pct-norcal daily 0.75 2017-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484967944510-E21AX05FXAUQTSNRFJH0/NorCal+PCT+sign+sticking+out+of+bark.JPG PCT Northern California http://www.reasonnumber7.com/pct-wa daily 0.75 2017-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484965785943-UW8550OFGUN55A66WN18/WA+PCT+South+sign+on+tree.JPG PCT Washington https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484528670499-4IWKMSAJFEU7P48RSJQ4/PCT+day+1+C+over+blowdown.JPG PCT Washington - Blowdown Day 1 - Our first day on-trail, and introduction to this WA trail scourge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484528667237-9O8Y6TP0S8KASYF2ZIZJ/PCT+Day+1+Jack+Mtn+rutted+trail.JPG PCT Washington - Jack Mountain Day 1: Glacier-capped peaks across from the Devil's Ridge trail (bonus miles) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084680438-5UW218WUS8UL3UV758UM/IMG_1038.JPG PCT Washington - Devil's Ridge Day 1: It's hard to complain about bonus miles when they look something like this https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484529133308-C3YOOLAWVRTMAZG2419G/PCT+Day+2+Approaching+Rock+Pass+clouds+green+hills+trees.JPG PCT Washington - Into the mist Day 2: Approaching Rock Pass in the verdant North Cascades https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484529133600-GZEQ6266GFL69KA0J2IP/PCT+Day+2+C+snowy+Rock+Pass.JPG PCT Washington - Rock Pass Day 2: Snow-covered trail on steep slopes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484529590217-1Z5XM2BZV8384WS02ELR/PCT+Day+2+Hopkins+Lake+from+Hopkins+Pass+vert.JPG PCT Washington https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084658569-91R0XPSRFPFY0YG6EMT8/DSC00231.JPG PCT Washington - PCT Northern Terminus Day 3: Monument 78 - Canadian Border https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484529581076-RLXCFQXIEE8H0EJQHKI1/PCT+Day+2+C+up+steep+snow+slope+near+Hopkins+Pass.JPG PCT Washington https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084686117-0E4DHOEBCRICEFA7O6M5/IMG_1192.JPG PCT Washington - Rainbow on WA high point ridge Day 3: South of Hopkins Pass, before the snow storm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484529580834-X0J6S7D13JW189GQUD7Q/PCT+Day+2+C+trail+between+snow+fileds+blue+sky+some+clouds.JPG PCT Washington - Rock Pass SOBO Day 4: We approach this snowy pass for the 2nd time in as many days https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484529989660-QJ7JR3IDB3JUXA3TB3UA/Day+4+C+considers+Tamaracks+on+Tamarack+Ridge.JPG PCT Washington - Tamaracks Day 4: There are so many tamaracks (AKA larch) in this area that we named it tamarack ridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484530656939-DR4RSWHZJIB1S8W9UZ44/PCT+Day+5+Bright+yellow+fungus+tamarack+twigs+green+leaves.JPG PCT Washington - Bright spots on the forest floor Day 5: Bright yellow fungus, lush green growth, and last season's tamarack twigs in a burn zone south of Harts Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084683877-DFDIGYTABOAGDKZXMA42/IMG_1158.JPG PCT Washington - Thick mist on Tatie Peak Day 5: We barely recognize this usually hot, dry slope from last year's visit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484529590341-HHMAFU15EOP29J12BBF6/PCT+Day+2+Tamarack+foreground+snowy+slopes+and+clouds+background.JPG PCT Washington - Tamaracks, rock, and snow Day 5: Occasionally the mist lifts and reveals some of our favorite things near Glacier Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484093557139-EL1ZBQB9QMHSE8TW4H5D/IMG_1184.JPG PCT Washington - Two packs are better than one Day 5: Glacier Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084694445-GAXFINVQ0ZOJMLFHO3M9/IMG_1194.JPG PCT Washington - Brush creek Day 6: Writing a blog post in our campsite that came complete with a bench https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484592018576-XEUQH5743MXQ0WO601M2/PCT+Day+6+C+walking+on+blowdown+near+Mebee+Pass+Jct.JPG PCT Washington - More blowdown Day 6: Along the Methow River there was a stretch about a mile long with so many downed trees we couldn't see the trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084700654-LQE6483BPST74O1AHVU6/IMG_1214.JPG PCT Washington - A little time off-trail Day 3: Snowy Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484592016183-E2CPISKVC4T2KHWSAMN6/PCT+Day+6+C+lounging+on+rock+above+lower+snowy+lake.JPG PCT Washington - Wilderness leisure Day 6: Enjoying a free afternoon in Snowy Lakes Basin as clouds filled the sky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484592801518-YZ4MIA77GTP1LON4A40X/PCT+Day+7+High+traverse+between+Methow+and+Granite+Pass.JPG PCT Washington - High traverse Day 7: A typical stretch of PCT in the North Cascades, nearing Granite Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484593144422-8BQMMW6RXG1CYU8JCY9M/PCT+Day+7+A+ice+axe+on+rock+at+Cutthroat+Pass+view+back+ominous+clouds.JPG PCT Washington - Cutthroat Pass Day 7: Looking back from whence we came as the sky grows more ominous https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084761491-5FJAMZFSD1H70RZSEBIH/IMG_5524.JPG PCT Washington - Wildflowers Day 8: A sunny afternoon brings out the bees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484593708609-93HTJZO3P3ELXZ1AB4QE/PCT+Day+8+A+Maple+Creek+Bridge+crossing.JPG PCT Washington - Maple Creek Day 8: Crossing on a suspension bridge as we make our way towards Stehekin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084766912-EGEM6QQT1GQ1KUH6ZISW/IMG_5538.JPG PCT Washington - Stehekin bakery Day 9: Breakfast at that fabled spot, with the famous cinnamon roll https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084770039-A77NBS6D48KX25BQI2YM/IMG_5549.JPG PCT Washington - Ripe huckleberries Day 9: It was hard to make any miles out of Stehekin with all of this ripe delicious fruit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484593903327-RKP7FIYOTZY3EA0KA17J/PCT+Day+9+Pink+snowdrops+in+forest+floor+Glacier+Peak+Wilderness.JPG PCT Washington - Forest floor Day 9: Snowdrops were a burst of color in the otherwise green palette of the deep forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084770630-29LFWC3D6WXFHPNTXJAF/IMG_5580.JPG PCT Washington - More glaciers Day 10: Slopes of wildflowers as we climbed above the forest in Glacier Peaks Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484594578923-SQSRNADZLQMN1KKHDG5Y/PCT+Day+10+Sitting+Bull+basin+blue+sky+.JPG PCT Washington - Sitting Bull Day 10: A short spell of blue sky highlights our first mountain views in the Glacier Peak Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084710291-764VJXJIMLE53V96TJJA/IMG_1386.JPG PCT Washington - Nature 1, Bridge 0 Day 10: One of many PCT footbridges in northern WA that hasn't stood the test of time in this beautiful but demanding environment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084776251-MRHU32ZKB3EZ4FQUOY6S/IMG_5632-EFFECTS.jpg PCT Washington - Lush forest Day 11: Making our descent towards the Suiattle River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484594979882-202MJXUMGPLYL8L6YYZI/PCT+Day+11+Suiattle+River+from+bridge.JPG PCT Washington - Suiattle River Bridge Day 11: Glad we don't have to ford this wide, deep, rushing river of glacial milk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484595414243-P20MHI7PR6Y1YHJKIN3Z/PCT+Day+11+C+walking+through+Garden+of+the+Gods.JPG PCT Washington - Garden of the Gods Day 11: We walk among giants on the south bank of the mighty Suiattle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484595414631-7ZA0BHTERY304OT567JN/PCT+Day+12+Glacier+Peak+Wilderness+from+Dolly+Vista+Ridge+white+flower+foreground.JPG PCT Washington - Dolly Vista Ridge Day 12: First daylight from our campsite high in the Glacier Peaks Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084775089-ENS34IYBKYTLZO60FAY7/IMG_5808.JPG PCT Washington - Ripe Salmonberries Day 12: So many edible treats along the trail in northern WA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484597249254-ZLIW3PFGU0M0PR3XSO3F/PCT+Day+12+Frozen+Mica+Lake+dark+grey+sky.JPG PCT Washington - Mica Lake Day 12: We never expected to see a frozen lake in the 2nd half of July https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084782916-Z18L848IY16YPRP5VH54/IMG_5817.JPG PCT Washington - Thru-hiker huddle Day 12: SOBOs huddled on the shore of Mica Lake in the rain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084719637-SOAGFZ85BSC8PIA7D8SN/IMG_1517.JPG PCT Washington - Up into the storm Day 12: Andrew crossing a snowfield on our climb to Fire Creek Pass from Mica Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484597251658-02R839OBX5081P0BQT85/PCT+Day+12+C+snowy+trail+descending+from+Fire+Creek+Pass.JPG PCT Washington - Wet and chilly but what a view Day 12: Glacier Peaks Wilderness does not disappoint as we descend from Fire Creek Pass through fresh snow and hail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084718793-NGQIM1LTS28D6LXFRUGD/IMG_1532.JPG PCT Washington - Morning sun Day 13: A welcome treat at Baekos Creek where we removed a layer and basked a bit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084670307-C7I9ZFETUM7VQGGLYRJD/DSC00345.JPG PCT Washington - White Chuck River Day 13: Another spot we are grateful for a robust footbridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084677383-A5DBBZFGDII71HE8OIAE/DSC00355.JPG PCT Washington - Into the mist Day 13: We hiked with several others as we climbed towards snowy Red Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484598251310-JYIN1UQDZ7FIVWQ8UPXX/PCT+Day+13+Snowy+traverse+towards+White+Pass.JPG PCT Washington - Red Pass to White Pass Day 13: This backside traverse is often considered the technical crux of a SOBO thru-hike. The menacing clouds made for great sky, though we were happy to reach White Pass before the storm really hit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084787455-FQUD7RFL9IV53GRVOR50/IMG_5935.JPG PCT Washington https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484598609243-LCLSNXBE4IBMP0SDBP7Z/PCT+Day+14+orange+mushrooms+from+pine+needles+macro.JPG PCT Washington - More mushrooms Day 14: Fungus are the most brightly colored things in the dense WA forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484598611202-QVVM271CMZFJXCKOMLSY/PCT+Day+14+A+standing+on+trail+w+greenery+and+trees+vert.JPG PCT Washington https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484598780493-FWKSIAAMP3BGQBWXIJGQ/PCT+Day+15+pond+in+Alpine+Lakes+wilderness+at+dusk.JPG PCT Washington - Serene Pond Day 15: Our first on-trail day without some precipitation ends near this peaceful spot in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084734974-8AD3XQ56T7TBXV6MQ6UT/IMG_1676.JPG PCT Washington - Glacier Peak Day 16: On our approach to Pieper Pass we have the best view of Glacier Peak so far https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084735074-QHYMHHY2ARRWFUV71D9P/IMG_1687.JPG PCT Washington - Bluebird skies Day 16: A clear day makes for great views of distant Glacier Peak beyond Glacier Lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484599479518-7PORPUPF1HFE63I7OL6H/PCT+Day+16+C+potentially+difficult+ford+wobbly+log.JPG PCT Washington - Potentially difficult ford Day 16: This tributary of the Cle Elum isn't deep but it is steep, fast, and has unstable footing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484599566447-V8G5XPOSY5GOATJRI701/PCT+Day+16+Evening+view+across+Deep+Lake+from+Cathedral+Pass.JPG PCT Washington - Deep Lake Day 16: A stunning view from Cathedral Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484600422844-9XYR3I5SWUD6IOQPQYRM/PCT+Day+17+Toad+on+dry+wood+sweet+basin+below+Escondido+Ridge.JPG PCT Washington https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084805867-GJIMEGQ10VTJ8UN2MCVN/IMG_6123.JPG PCT Washington - Tent City Day 18: Sunrise on the tents of our 4 SOBO campsite-mates in Park Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084741180-DK8HTVBNZ6A15XL3CGEL/IMG_1806.JPG PCT Washington - Chickamin Ridge Day 18: No views due to the thick mist as we traverse this high, apparently exposed, ridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084811569-F0L72GJGCIOX8DNMQPU3/IMG_6143.JPG PCT Washington - Succulents Day 18: Despite its barren rocky appearance, there is plenty of life on Chickamin Ridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484600422244-OW68U6MYVMJ959XOXFV5/PCT+Day+18+Gravel+Lake+rising+fog+nearground+paintbrush+wildflowers.JPG PCT Washington - Gravel Lake Day 18: Wildflowers, low clouds, and jewel-like lakes make for a quintessential WA morning in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1484084740506-NOTV5E0EA54F47118RGK/IMG_1825.JPG PCT Washington - Rainier Beer Day 18: A cold can of swill never tasted so good as on this afternoon at Aardvark in Snoqualmie Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485553348730-6QYSLHGUKBR6XLNRDFH0/PCT+Day+18-+Tall+Bear+Grass+S+of+Snoqualmie+Pass.JPG PCT Washington - Bear Grass Day 19- Tall Bear Grass (Xerophyllum tenax) is a classic wildflower of the pacific northwest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485553348991-IQRF6GGASEU4LBFJJ57L/PCT+Day+18-+A+gathering+water+from+a+cold+stream.JPG PCT Washington - Cold creek Day 19- This aptly named spot made a perfect lunch stop on our first day out of Snoqualmie Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485553361809-YK8QTBI9GGC6O21NZ7HI/PCT+Day+19-+C+and+old+school+PCT+sign.JPG PCT Washington - Classic PCT sign Day 19 - Basic forest walking today https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485564076564-3AX38IVVXMGSVV9AXM9W/PCT+Day+19+slope+of+old+burn+before+first+Rainier+View.JPG PCT Washington - Ghost Forest Day 19 - Just one of many burn zones along the PCT. This one is from a forest fire over 30 years ago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485563947744-7LMQSC2W4MAJXU377JEL/PCT+Day+20-+AC+sunrise+on+Mt.+Rainier+from+Road+End+Camp+.JPG PCT Washington - Mt. Rainier sunrise Day 21 - A perfect place to wake up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485564155779-Y0GSGCO0N06MWSKJBYQY/PCT+Day+20+Golden+Toadstools.JPG PCT Washington - Golden toadstools Day 21- Even in relatively dry forest, the pacific northwest has an abundance of fungi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485564383921-B6OANJP68369LGVIGMD9/PCT+Day+20+Lake+Basin+aquamarine+water.JPG PCT Washington - Lake Basin Day 21 - Just a single lake here, but what a stunner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485553365217-Y4T1UO1SA4A4IMGGWBCB/PCT+Day+20-+A+surveying+the+view+near+Sourdough+Pass.JPG PCT Washington - Sourdough Gap Day 21 - Macro surveys the scene before we descend to our campsite at Sheep Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485565043532-WNNY6GE3DCCI1LY5MG94/PCT+Day+21+Wildflowers+galore+Rainier+NP+near+Chinook+Pass.JPG PCT Washington - Wildflowers galore Day 22 - A classic cascadian basin on the edge of Mt. Rainier National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485565353229-IMRZ7S02BDL8UDNZFC6I/PCT+Day+21+C+looking+at+Mt.+Rainier+eastern+slope.JPG PCT Washington - Mt. Rainier Day 22 - This massive peak dominates our skyline for much of the day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485565637916-YUWLDDB0H73ODZ3ZSS2T/PCT+Day+22+brown+shelf+fungi+on+down+log.JPG PCT Washington - More fungi Day 23 - Nearly every downed log in WA has something growing in or on it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485565911391-3BQRNAV2BJFZ8Q9F2OJ5/PCT+Day+22+AC+mosquito+net+selfie+valley+of+the+mozzies.JPG PCT Washington - Ready for battle Day 23 - En route to White Pass we had to pass through a "pond forest" we not-so-affectionately named the Valley of the Mosquitos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485553397294-WWJ22FW4P7AG1J9M1RTW/PCT+Day+22-+C+entering+Goat+Rocks.JPG PCT Washington - Back in the wilderness Day 23 - A long traverse of Hogback Mtn en route to Shoe Lake Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485553405446-WVQN21P87E40E3QP7GIS/PCT+Day+22-+C+talus+filed+headed+to+Goat+Rocks.JPG PCT Washington - Even more snowy peaks Day 23 - We continue south towards the next set of mountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485553409579-SLMA1GXU6I88T1RD6KUU/PCT+Day+22-+dinner+prep+south+of+White+Pass.JPG PCT Washington - Kale! Day 23 - Tieton Pass makes a nondescript campsite, but with fresh kale to supplement our dinner we don't much care https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485553445434-8Z60G0872MYRO927NAO5/PCT+Day+23-+Mt.+Rainier+and+the+knife+edge.JPG PCT Washington - Goat Rocks Day 24 - Mt. Rainier makes a pretty sight as we continue our climb into the heart of the Goat Rocks Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485579929833-5E9MJ6N2LRAZP9VOKVZZ/PCT+Day+23+C+trail+old+snowy+and+knife+edge-PANO.jpg PCT Washington - Old Snowy Day 24 - Old Snowy Mtn and his friends would be daunting on a day with less perfect weather https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485553418506-8JP4TTVKMO6HRVD7SLRH/PCT+Day+23-+A+on+Old+Snowy+in+Goat+Rocks.JPG PCT Washington - Ascending Old Snowy Day 24 - Macro makes his way up the Old Snowy "alternate" route towards the fabled knife edge, with Mt. Rainier in the distance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485579936889-PX3VMCFDM4Z4ESF7ZI0L/PCT+Day+23-+Snow+fileds+and+glacier+melt+b.JPG PCT Washington - Snowfields in southern WA Day 24 - Huckleberry crossing a huge but soft snowfield on the descent from Old Snowy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485579930512-1LAQ4C2XBLDEAY04V49B/PCT+Day+23+Mt+Adams+distant+across+pink+heather+slope+and+snow+patches+near+snowgrass+mdw.JPG PCT Washington - Mt. Adams Day 24 - Around the next corner a new volcano comes into view, across a slope of pink heather https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485553440738-GIX2MXGINHD8YT4FRPI9/PCT+Day+23-+Cispus+Pass+beautiful.JPG PCT Washington - Cispus Basin Day 24 - Yet another jaw-dropping piece of scenery in the Goat Rocks Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485553459889-TMVY3FQYLDBUN3Z88R4U/PCT+Day+24-+C+walking+in+the+woods+B%26W.JPG PCT Washington - Transition Day 25 - Slopes of dry forest between Goat Rocks Wilderness and Mt. Adams Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485580799771-N1BO7ZR446CMA0NWI6LY/PCT+Day+24+Red+paintbrush+skinny+trees+bright+sun.JPG PCT Washington - Details Day 25 - Red paintbrush, a constant throughout WA, adds a splash of color to every hillside https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485553464107-4X872Y5V3SK2IIMOYP43/PCT+Day+24-+Kileen+Creek+Mt.+Adams+Sunset.JPG PCT Washington - Mt. Adams, Killen Creek Day 25 - Mt. Adams may not be the largest volcano in the Cascades, but it is certainly one of the prettiest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485553499823-3N39OXDOGWDPVQSVSRRL/PCT+Day+25-+sunrise+at+Kileen+Creek+Camp.JPG PCT Washington - Killen Creek Compound Day 26 - 3 tents + 4 SOBO thru-hikers + 1 volcano = morning at one perfect campsite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485581457159-42UJGLUU1C2O54D36OIW/PCT+Day+26+C+walking+away+up+grassy+slope+towards+scraggly+trees+blue+sky.JPG PCT Washington https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485581908718-QE5C4AWSLGQPYU27ED4W/PCT+Day+26+Silty+Adams+River+volcanic+area.JPG PCT Washington - Silty volcanic creeks Day 26 - Creeks in the destruction zone around Mt. Adams look like chocolate milk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485553491144-IWSR18EPMSMF9F2J3TZK/PCT+Day+25-+C+walking+in+the+lava+below+Mt+Adams+.JPG PCT Washington - Volcanic flow Day 26 - Mt. Adams and its ancient lava flow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485582040097-X582EQ3MM2NQ17P098C2/PCT+Day+26+Mt+St+Helens+view+from+Mt+Adams+Wilderness.JPG PCT Washington - Mt. St. Helens Day 26 - A rare view of this flat-topped volcano from the lava fields surrounding Mt. Adams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485621821291-AM0YPJ1680KUZ63HI1G5/PCT+Day+27+Statue+and+Mt+Adams+at+Trout+Lake+Abbey+am.JPG PCT Washington https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485553502436-LQFX2ATWP4MHO1M9KTTW/PCT+Day+26-+A+at+lunch+break+south+of+Trout+Lake.JPG PCT Washington - Checking the map Day 27 - Macro looks at the trail ahead from a footbridge just north of Indian Heaven Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485553512356-7V3SCR6PF5G2YR0QNNL6/PCT+Day+26-+Pacific+Chrous+Frog.JPG PCT Washington - Pacific Chorus Frog Day 27 - "Little green men" in the forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485620580004-LW7B1L0ENZQQUKWT7D7S/PCT+Day+28+Misty+Blue+Lake+through+trees.JPG PCT Washington - Blue Lake Day 28 - This beautiful spot in Indian Heaven Wilderness was deserted, but the thick mist and strong wind kept us moving https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485553503654-E3P7LZGS4EMIDW4MB67H/PCT+Day+27-+AC+Huckleberry+Mountain+foggy+selfie.JPG PCT Washington - Into the mist Day 28 - A wet saddle in the Indian Heaven Wilderness makes a fine lunch stop, but we're happy not to camp here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485620773149-4UTBEPC0614CLSSL0KFO/PCT+Day+28+Stormy+scene+through+maple+leaves+near+Big+Huckleberry+Mtn.JPG PCT Washington - Unsettled Sky Day 28 - The mist lifts to reveal angry clouds near Big Huckleberry Mtn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485620890912-CKZKVLZSQ8WZ2CF2T3R8/PCT+Day+28+A+sitting+on+trail+by+pack+surrounded+by+greenery+near+Panther+Creek.JPG PCT Washington - Dense, lush forest Day 28 - A quick break near Panther Creek with just a few miles left to go for the evening https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485621031730-TEIK1MYY6DNQNYQRF3R9/PCT+Day+29+Trout+Creek+Bridge.JPG PCT Washington - Trout Creek Bridge Day 29 - One final look at this pretty little spot before leaving our campsite in the morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485553524229-2A0SDX6G9ZW01JFSEBHD/PCT+Day+28-+C+and+forest+camoflauge.JPG PCT Washington - Trees dripping with green Day 29 - Huckleberry tries on a tree-branch mustache for size https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485621659919-U3BQWG9DHFTE9KJOHTRQ/PCT+Day+29+Bright+yellow+mounded+fungus+on+down+log.JPG PCT Washington - Cauliflower or fungus? Day 29 - More colorful fungi on the downed logs of WA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485621494453-9OT1BCBUSTFA72UF01Z5/PCT+Day+29+C+stopping+to+eat+Huckleberries.JPG PCT Washington - Huckleberries! Day 29 - There's always time to stop for a little fresh fruit harvest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485621485901-B5LDEO5M4MYQCWU2AVV6/PCT+Day+29+First+view+of+Mt+Hood.JPG PCT Washington - Mt. Hood Day 29 - Our first vista of our first Oregon volcano https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485553535311-TAFF9NX0XQMPXU214XN2/PCT+Day+29-+C+near+the+Bridge+of+the+Gods.JPG PCT Washington - Oregon here we come Day 30 - The Bridge of the Gods marks our crossing from WA into OR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485621502528-N9RFFO9ZTPX58HYQ8R6T/PCT+Day+30+Columbia+River+from+Bridge+of+the+Gods.JPG PCT Washington - Columbia River Day 30 - This mighty river divides WA from OR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485553530994-R2L1UY4CYX51L3XTYPQK/PCT+Day+29-+Bridge+of+the+Gods+Mind+the+Gap.JPG PCT Washington - Mind the Gap Day 30 - No pedestrian walkway on the Bridge of the Gods, and this tour bus doesn't seem to think we need much space to walk http://www.reasonnumber7.com/pct-or daily 0.75 2017-01-29 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Oregon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485652983219-5U7044NNGIR4F16AW6MW/PCT+Day+44-+Happy+Feet+Huckleberry+Macro+and+Delta.JPG PCT Oregon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485652985730-9BMWJFQWJ25KG4CVPNLK/PCT+Day+45-+Sunise+Sky+Lakes+Wilderness+looking+north.JPG PCT Oregon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485652990080-1TOW7I9K4EFYYXH2Z6XD/PCT+Day+45-+Western+Anemones+gone+to+seed.JPG PCT Oregon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485652993373-P4XEWPUE66BRHEQHKSL4/PCT+Day+46-+Mt+McLoughlin+in+the+morning.JPG PCT Oregon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485653000758-96HSKCHQ0DTO37BNRO8P/PCT+Day+46-+sunset+golden+hour+trees+and+clouds.JPG PCT Oregon 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http://www.reasonnumber7.com/pct-sierra daily 0.75 2017-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1485652534589-1N3WIFYELH714OZHQFVV/Sierra+PCT+woodburn+in+sappy+tree.JPG PCT Sierra Nevada http://www.reasonnumber7.com/id-sawtooths-2018 daily 0.75 2020-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530164046049-UR75H3J732AOGW99YHWW/IMG_9977.JPG Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530749863501-765GIFFHJBHE6XXPTYBF/twin_lakes_above_alice.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains - Twin Lakes, ID Frozen Twin Lakes mid-June in Idaho’s Sawtooth Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530749847886-TRPY4K9YUCGQTK8NRAL4/cheri_snowfield.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains - Descending snowfield #1 Cheri descending the snowfield from Twin Lakes towards Snowyside Lakes in Idaho’s Sawtooth Wilderness, mid-June https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530749850519-QFC4VU95FM5GFPO34RQA/green_reflection.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains - Sawtooth reflection Puffy white clouds reflected in a tree-ringed pond, Idaho’s Sawtooth Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530749868247-88DDP0ULCKSUXUWNVF12/waterfall.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains - Edith Lake Outlet Cascading outlet of Edith Lake, in Idaho’s Sawtooth Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530749837821-L2N0G4DL9O113MWT4NRV/andrew_edith_lake.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains - Edith Lake Overlook Edith Lake below Sand Mountain Pass in Idaho’s Sawtooth Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530749867177-KST500AT26WW83VKU5Q4/yellow_flower_macro.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains - Idaho Wildflowers. If the wildflowers are yellow, it must be Idaho. Something related to stonecrop. Sawtooth Wilderness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530749855747-QVCZ3NCW9MKQ8T2PYA6N/imogene_lake_trail.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains - Imogene Lake, new trail A rare patch of snow-free trail along the shore of Imogene Lake in the Hell Roaring drainage of Idaho’s Sawtooth Wilderness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530749855717-VF4R1RO715KSBS87YTBO/imogene_milky_way_mars.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains - Milky Way in the Sawtooths Night sky and the milky way above Imogene Lake in Idaho’s Sawtooth Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530749851842-LQUB69ZNVY4BPFD10059/hell_roaring_lake.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains - Hell Roaring Lake Puffy white clouds in the sky above Hell Roaring Lake, with Finger of Fate in sunlight. Idaho’s Sawtooth Wilderness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530749859129-WBCEIQOTZ3J9ZV5Q34GG/purple_penstemon_alpine_lake.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains - Wildflowers, Lake Purple penstemon above an alpine lake in Idaho’s Sawtooth Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530749862967-DLTNHHQ9PCHARJJCRFH2/snowy_plateau.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains - Crags, clouds, and snow The craggy ridge as seen from below Sawtooth Lake, looking towards Stanley ID. In Idaho’s Sawtooth Wilderness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530749859263-18UUB6SESGA8A3R008EU/outlet_lake_golden_hour.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains - Morning light on an alpine lake The lakelet below Sawtooth Lake in Idaho’s Sawtooth Wilderness, first light of day after a stormy night in mid-June https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530749772244-09RKADK354RC3SHTD2DB/andrew_cheri_sawtooth_selfie.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains - Sawtooth Lake Selfie Ice-covered Sawtooth Lake mid-June in Idaho’s Sawtooth Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530328907032-WO7R32FTIRRF4JR52KCM/IMG_9377.JPG Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Cheri gazing at Liberty Pass across a rather icy Lamoille Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530763097985-T2KPZYKAAT8NB41DROUP/wildflower_running.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Andrew flying through the arrowleaf balsamroot so ubiquitous to the mountain trails around Ketchum ID https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530762077354-43EIA4ZL7AV9AOBOQWZV/sawtooth-lookout.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Our first view of the Sawtooth Mountains, from a lookout just north of Galena Summit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530761028551-6CFIOA0FMC1D3LFSSS6N/pettit_lake_glass.JPG Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Pettit Lake reflections as we approach the wilderness boundary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530761386857-M9Q86904NCTCZ41FXTB9/andrew_talus_eastlooking.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Andrew climbing up out of the green valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530763680374-H1A66ISOIBSTDUUBBKU5/pettit_creek_bridge.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains A leaning bridge is better than no bridge! And this one was surprisingly stable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530762240084-IPD0LUEFCBGKDNB9SUCI/alice_lake_pano.JPG Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Alice Lake. Enough said. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530763223283-U80RN0N1WFWE792HF83S/twin_lakes_sign.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Occasional hints that there is a trail nearby https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530763287971-JHJ9Z4AYMFU6N2NIVPKX/twin_lakes_v2.JPG Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Twin Lakes - upper with a few icebergs, & lower nearly covered in ice. No campsites in sight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530761726585-OEP50V4HYCXZ2NYMX716/cornice_at_the_pass.JPG Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Cornice! The first thing standing between us and Toxaway Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530761864379-3LAC5OWXAQY9X4Q7DYCX/cheri_north_cirque_snowyside.JPG Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Cheri picks her way down the snowy slopes of Snowyside Peak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530762786340-ZPAWIOF84PPFIT8RV2PZ/andrew_shore_snowyside_lake.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Andrew looking for a place to cross the outlet of "Snowyside Lakes" - the weather made a 180 in the past half-hour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530763786863-U1EHGJORE5OW9VDD77O1/toxaway_tent.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Our campsite at Toxaway Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530761607183-FEALP3VRU7M7FPF6KZB7/good_to_go_tacos.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Mexican Quinoa Bowl tacos. With avocado! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530764157623-JHZEEZDE0Y0DJM2MC0BF/toxaway_sunrise.JPG Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Toxaway Lake sunrise from our campsite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530764645508-4WF7K5UQHOSHKZTB1LC0/toxaway_landscape_mirror.JPG Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains The opposite end of Toxaway Lake makes a great mirror https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530764823788-HKFK539UZQK8OZQO2G1I/edith_lake.JPG Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Our first view of Edith Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530764934785-LLLOT939N2SYGTSCE2EI/junction_sand_mtn_pass.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Snowmelt pool above Edith Lake, near junction to Sand Mountain Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530764416599-29PSFLD0T99CLBV2XVRJ/andrew_switchbacks_above_edith.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Andrew on the final switchbacks to the pass between Edith & Imogene Lakes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530766133286-JNE4JY0LWYBJBG2HJN15/cheri_snag_switchback.JPG Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Whitebark pines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530764545548-WTO8YVRUU0YIMFGMLHSH/find_andrew_snowfield.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Andrew making his way down a steeper, longer snowfield https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530767407602-YHLHCSNM3RYW55IBLEWO/snowy_bridge_andrew.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Andrew crossing a snow bridge over a wooden bridge over the soppy ground at the edges of Imogene Lake's marshy inlet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530765249346-8DAU5Z1UI8D2DQRBSS3X/imogene_lake_from_west_side_trail.JPG Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Imogene Lake, ever changing Idaho sky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530765073533-6K39MVIGESXG1NJIY4PQ/lake_8700.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Just an icy unnamed lake near 8700' in the Sawtooth Wilderness. NBD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530765892979-MKF0M57WPNN449C26QCE/imogene_post_dinner.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains After-dinner vibes at Imogene Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530891700836-DAOOKGXORR9YG82NNT4O/moonlit_tent_imogene.JPG Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Our campsite at Imogene Lake, under the stars and moon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530892221053-DM33O2T4VU44EFFRKI8H/imogene_golden_pano.JPG Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Morning golden hour, crisp and clear, at Imogene Lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530897261087-ZGIAKFPPZR70FCHW1MHA/imogene_outlet_bridge_cheri.JPG Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Early season high water coming out of Imogene Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530897085661-A0FHXY0LYOUFIL5B51HT/hail_fir_tree.JPG Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Hail flocked fir tree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530916221270-2EWDFFS80ZZOB908ENU6/cheri_backpack_wilderness_sign.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Thin, dry forest in Hell Roaring drainage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530916307427-D9NSLU3WUJ3CZOUW4K86/hell_roaring_creek.JPG Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Hell Roaring Creek, finally starting to roar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530899078747-W77Z40AATUUDCYDY1DB9/arrowleaf_balsamroot.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Forested slopes above Iron Creek blanketed with the ubiquitous arrowleaf balsamroot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530918281180-6F9Q1SBZ0I8LWQXUP012/cheri_nap_alpine.JPG Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Cheri has a quick nap near the Alpine Lake trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530916545501-4M1ZB2C0KTZ7XGQMQJIZ/stormy_trail_trees.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Trail above Alpine Lake as the sky became more ominous and it started to rain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530898828166-STX5J297L7VD7HK46DKK/shooting_stars_sawtooth_lake.JPG Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Shooting stars along the shore of Sawtooth Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530920166478-NJ9UP4GSP7I45KJKKRNW/crags_and_clouds.JPG Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Those crags, though! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530919688736-PVQ77ZMSVMLCCM25IMH2/stormy_dinner_vestibule.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Danger: Never cook dinner in your tent. Unless it's storming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530899491605-VTOYHAJT143LP96TQQ9P/sawtooth_lakes_clouds.JPG Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains The far end of Sawtooth Lake, stormy but without icebergs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1530919633736-3JSIQHBWHRNVFL9F9L38/cheri_penguin_tent.jpg Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains Cheri practices her penguin moves to stay warm in the cold evening wind http://www.reasonnumber7.com/seki-2018 daily 0.75 2021-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609647818529-B6P37O5WU0LAOW1ZKQVM/IMG_20180902_153150.jpg Sequoia NP from Mineral King https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609647439837-Z1F7JQMXD6PVV4BZ05I3/Sequoia%2Bloop%2BCloud%2BCyn%2BSawtooth%2B2018.jpg Sequoia NP from Mineral King https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609653296241-ZDHN19KPUFA7YIOOH0L5/IMG_20180901_184622.jpg Sequoia NP from Mineral King https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609654131642-93GTYHT4MUZ0SQOFDFX0/IMG_20180902_124414.jpg Sequoia NP from Mineral King https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609654163117-KCL1T8B2809WS56VO8VM/IMG_20180902_163301.jpg Sequoia NP from Mineral King https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609654184998-LCHSMWZ50PZ2HJVQUC5N/Day+3+late+season+ferns+backlight+by+the+sun.JPG Sequoia NP from Mineral King https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609649866994-V9A3ZFT527BBH1EPH4DY/Day+1+Fire+scared+Sequoia.JPG Sequoia NP from Mineral King Fire-scarred Giant Sequoia trees in the Atwell Grove https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609650184453-6XD1G86EG59Q4NUV6AKV/IMG_20180831_142606.jpg Sequoia NP from Mineral King Andrew considers a not-so-giant Sequoia tree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609650229437-6F0B63RQ8K9QQOUMFAOS/IMG_20180831_155523.jpg Sequoia NP from Mineral King View from upper Paradise Ridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609691086691-PZXU7G6QFED61W0DJ5ZU/Day+2+Cheri+really+really+loves+big+trees.JPG Sequoia NP from Mineral King https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609691177375-H1MO8ZO4MIA5QIVZBYEU/IMG_20180901_080652.jpg Sequoia NP from Mineral King https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609690779764-TL1DS7JYDLKPZD1SIZR8/Tamarack+Lake+sunset+pano Sequoia NP from Mineral King Tamarack Lake in late afternoon light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609691276911-H6ATENJL9IMIE28PZ47B/Day+3+basin+above+Tamarack+Lake.JPG Sequoia NP from Mineral King Grassy plateau above Tamarack lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609691340046-2PYXU8VG93C9R9LLSIJQ/IMG_20180902_094807.jpg Sequoia NP from Mineral King Continuing the climb from Tamarack Lake towards Lion Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609691406219-HLPERUNNO815Y25J2Y5Z/Day+3+Cheri+tarn+cloud+canyon.JPG Sequoia NP from Mineral King Initial descent from Lion Pass into Cloud Canyon http://www.reasonnumber7.com/sct-tas daily 0.75 2020-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1555359803245-KIDH49EEXJOAW4BGLQ21/Sunset%252Blight%252Bon%252Bkelp%252Bbeach%252BCox%252BBight.jpg South Coast Track 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Coast Track https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1555376514212-OWCOXNM6CB4K5S3ACMK7/Turua+beach+ridged+rocks+dramatic+sky.jpg South Coast Track https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1555375328237-09GA8KHLZV5SE1TSGIUV/Stormy+Prion+Beach+South+Coast+Track.jpg South Coast Track https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1555391405363-36PRT6NV5LKU4Q2PNJ2P/C+pack+cover+new+boardwalk+towards+La+Perouse.jpg South Coast Track https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599968579559-X4PH5EBVYLU0REE71UT6/South+Coast+Track+Topographic+Map South Coast Track https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1555359193339-ODMO6FD7FRIEVGJ27BUH/South+Coast+Track+Par+Avion+flight+over+Federation+Peak.jpg South Coast Track Federation Peak on a day hazy from smoldering bushfires https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1555362850693-FGLEGYNMQVYNUX1LMCGR/Bathurst%2BHarbor%2Bfrom%2BPar%2BAvion%2Bflight.jpg South Coast Track Bathurst Harbor from our descent into Melaleuca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1555360938577-KV6WB8VXT9RSVKWF4LV4/South%2BCoast%2BTrack%2Bboardwalk%2Bscene%2BDay1.jpg South Coast Track Typical boardwalk through low scrub of the button-grass plains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1555363999252-KG4IHM7BKMBZX59IB9EQ/C%2BSouth%2BCoast%2BTrack%2Bswoop%2BNew%2BHarbor%2BRange.jpg South Coast Track Cheri approaching the base of the New Harbor Range as Freney Lagoon comes into distant view https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1555364267102-Q1A7THFC6VI29XT3CHDZ/Freney%2BLagoon%2Band%2BCox%2BBight%2BSouth%2BCoast%2BTrack.jpg South Coast Track Freney Lagoon and Cox Bight beyond with the Ironbound Range rising in the distance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1555360417770-BTDDI8QODQ67MYZ15DU5/South%2BCoast%2BTrack%2BMoth%2BCreek%2BNew%2BHarbor%2BRange.jpg South Coast Track Moth Creek’s tannin-stained waters with New Harbor Range rising up in the distance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1555362121207-LRHCNH7VK38E8GPJIUJE/South%2BCoast%2BTrack%2BOld%2BBoardwalk%2Btowards%2BNew%2BHarbor%2BRange.jpg South Coast Track Older, dilapidated boardwalk nearing New Harbor Range https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1555365267347-TKQUDGWZOJ69PADIOG0U/Trail%2BMarker%2BCox%2BBight%2BSouth%2BCoast%2BTrack.jpg South Coast Track Flotsam, driftwood, shells, and bones mark where the trail meets the beach at the western end of Cox Bight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1555366529844-58XKBTE59JC1IUQWG37X/C+South+Coast+Track+Black+Cliff.jpg South Coast Track The base of the Black Cliff Hills reaches into the Southern Ocean but beach passage poses no challenge on a brilliant afternoon with the tide out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1555368116576-5QZ6O1NH336Y7JBMQ38G/Tannin%2Bstained%2BBuoy%2BCreek%2Bon%2BCox%2BBight.jpg South Coast Track Buoy Creek cutting across the beach to reach Cox Bight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1555359420537-OOLD5J3CKHIJGY49RA45/South+Coast+Track+Cox+Bight+Aquamarine+Water+high+clouds.jpg South Coast Track Clear aquamarine waters of Cox Bight on a warm afternoon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1555368553243-6KOCQZQY2EDT698EIN9M/A%2Bbuoys%2Bbones%2BBuoy%2BCreek%2Btrail%2Bmarker.jpg South Coast Track Bones and buoys show where the trail leaves the beach near Buoy Creek 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Happy to cool off and thankful that the safety rope is not needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1577594864595-0MP6AFNKHBW0Z6JI2O4A/C+in+the+calm+of+the+louisa+river.jpg South Coast Track Cheri enjoying a much needed cool off during our elevensies at Louisa River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1577596200102-NSTGY5YUPC5ZRGRC4BDW/C+on+the+ironbound.jpg South Coast Track Cheri following the quartzite path on the Ironbound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1577595909115-4886KVUQ44TKYELANXBM/C+and+A+near+high+camp.jpg South Coast Track US celebrating 15 years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1577596015706-I9PHNH3A2C7314LH9XAL/Dr+Seuss+at+sunset+I+presume.jpg South Coast Track Sunset at Ironbound High Camp. Have you seen the Lorax? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1555387235861-YPVCAIAG9PGLOTKRO4I8/C+ironbound+boardwalk+smoky+sky.jpg South Coast Track Smoky air atop the Ironbound Range before we drop into the rainforest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1555388750822-A3H4HF2UDDVPOZA63LOS/A+rooty+rainforest+ironbound.jpg South Coast Track Andrew negotiating roots… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1555390175816-5O55IG46YLGW0IK1916P/A%2Bmuddy%2Brainforest%2Bironbound.jpg South Coast Track …and mud https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1555388780467-7UXD54QNGH23HXCSNNJ2/C+rainforest+narrow+path+descent+ironbound.jpg South Coast Track Cheri headed down a steep, narrow, wet path https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1555390067507-HGPCL9S8IJ5PIDUMBDYI/C%2Blog%2Bas%2Btrail%2Bironbound%2Brainforest.jpg South Coast Track In some places a fallen log becomes the trail. Cheri demonstrates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1555389694305-XKG0HMNCXBFNJ1X2S06G/Ironbound+rainforest+cascade.jpg South Coast Track https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1555389556824-LWAWMOB1WEP1FWPAH3TE/Bright+orange+fungus+ironbound.jpg South Coast Track A rainforest fungus we affectionately named “orange cauliflower” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599949209593-MJH5C2GLBUGT11AWI6XK/Stormy%2Bsouthern%2Bocean%2BSCT%2BDay%2B3.jpg South Coast Track Finally back to some ocean views. But it’s stormy out there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599949265167-WCEYYYSLPFR899JRRTMR/Ridged+rock+beach+walking+SCT+Day+3.jpg South Coast Track Turua Beach with its ridged rock formations would make a great lunch spot on a sunnier day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599949587277-5OW2I3TCPN9T8KIZVD9R/Typical+Beach+Marker+SCT South Coast Track Typical marker to indicate where trail leaves beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599949687828-G44SPAUOB8KOS9XKH7XL/A+on+Prion+Beach+Day+3.jpg South Coast Track Andrew stops to look back halfway along 4km Prion Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599949860037-HGDK677CZRMJ28HYH3RM/Boats+at+Prion+Creek+Xing.jpg South Coast Track Boats tied up at the New River Lagoon. Heavier than they look! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599950088441-320I2I80V76EWQI18QYT/Rerouted+trail+above+New+River+Lagoon.jpg South Coast Track Rerouted trail stays inland of the New River Lagoon, through dense growth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599950374189-VDHG565P8VODJI469EZ8/Wallaby%2Babove%2BNew%2BRiver%2BLagoon South Coast Track Wallaby in the dense forest before Milford Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599950771392-E2WP4BIDG3GEJXVDQGSS/Milford%2BCreek%2Bbridge South Coast Track Gotta love a big new bridge over the wide deep & dark waters of Milford Creek. Andrew is pretty happy to see it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599950973476-8F33GXD6VYHMWE5KDLFE/Evening+golden+hour+nearing+Tyler+Creek.jpg South Coast Track Evening golden hour across the plain as we hike towards Tyler Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599951128085-UGJ69TQQV94CEM6L44YH/Osmiridium+Beach+Evening.jpg South Coast Track Osmiridium Beach early evening light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599951196812-8DG7IJHTHOLXKI9E84HG/Osmiridium+Beach+campsite.jpg South Coast Track Best campsite at Osmiridium Beach. Privacy, crashing waves, and stargazing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1577509692681-0JEC9NU2W83JEKWWVAZX/southern+cross+and+milky+way.jpg South Coast Track The southern cross and our own galaxy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1577509798379-FM1PAZJBLR7APDUXUGV2/Crescent+moon+Osmiridium+dawn.jpg South Coast Track Venus, a crescent moon in the dawn sky above Osmiridium Beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1577510059114-WBBGT7QEFX696E65HMWE/Osmiridium+dawn+waves.jpg South Coast Track Osmiridium Beach blushing at dawn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1577510207969-3WVZXMVHGUC3N2CQQYFU/where+is+the+track.jpg South Coast Track In case you were wondering where the tracks is, Cheri found it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1577510401909-JX0G8CTUML15XQ268C5J/A+on+the+track.jpg South Coast Track On the trail with the Ironbound Range and Precipitous Bluff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1577510556287-IKUUU2HJ5I2XIN9HHM9R/yep+there+is+still+mud.jpg South Coast Track Yes, we are still in the land of mud. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1577513786493-81BCUOW7CTOAY9C1G62D/C+granite+beach.jpg South Coast Track Cheri navigating the talus field of Granite Beach while gazing at the Fluted Cliffs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599945410984-BYSYREA9S0TLRLJE3BBY/Granite+Beach+Sunrise+South+Coast+Track South Coast Track Granite Beach Sunrise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599946153134-Z4QDA6KP4Y3G8BC1KN3K/So+much+mud%21+Balancing+on+whatever+we+can. South Coast Track Cheri crossing the endless small talus of Mt. Fitzgerald's shoulder as the high clouds coalesce above https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599946294943-E9RLTT5VVORD966XCUX5/A+and+last+view+back+towards+Granite+Bay+Day+5 South Coast Track Last views back towards Granite Beach Bay and beyond, before our last climb up to Flat Rock Plain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599946454930-KE5PC8POI5BRMR8W3BEN/A%2Bdeep%2Bgorge%2Bin%2Btrail%2BDay5.jpg South Coast Track A deep and narrow section of trail en route to Track Cutter’s Camp. It’s a good thing we are skinny trail runners! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599946766076-CJP9E39ZFVT2WTY7B06A/C+boardwalk+across+cloudy+plains+Day+5.jpg South Coast Track Loving us some fresh boardwalk across the wet plains! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599946964323-JWYE5YVLK1404P86JV40/South+Cape+Rivulet+far+side.jpg South Coast Track - South Cape Rivulet, far side https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599946962934-DGU9SGRSUO1IM2IEXSXI/South+Cape+Rivulet+near+side.jpg South Coast Track - South Cape Rivulet, near side https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599947818999-JY8FA8MV2K8TS8BK8YNH/Back+to+the+coast+Day+5.jpg South Coast Track Back to the coast! More stormy seas/skies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599947903397-6QRNMJGE26ES7CVWL6R9/Windy%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bbeach%2BDay%2B5.jpg South Coast Track Trees provided a little windbreak, but tall grasses soaked our legs whenever we weren’t on the beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599947931504-2VHAPM2VMIIKC0ZZSAUY/A+up+the+stairs+to+the+bluffs+Day+5.jpg South Coast Track Stairs up to the final bluffs of the South Coast Track https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599948131688-15IN8CYYYM0YGXSWZ3U3/C+on+South+Cape+Bay+Cliffs.jpg South Coast Track “Track” across the cliffs of the South Cape Bay, faintly marked by hiker’s footsteps and the occasional orange triangle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599948230077-16B0WJS71YX85M9R8VE7/A+on+edge+of+South+Cape+Bay+cliffs.jpg South Coast Track Walking along the edge of the South Cape Bay cliffs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599948505606-AT752RN6UA7ESO65FAY7/Melaleuca+blossoms.jpg South Coast Track - Melaleuca in bloom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599948502635-OGXWD7C5YFLR1PQBPIZV/C+wet+but+happy+final+hike+SCT.jpg South Coast Track - Wet but happy for a break in the rain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599948504962-44CKW13IW5MNCIZGPITH/Last+wallaby+SCT.jpg South Coast Track - Final wallaby on the trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1599948504329-JV1ARNL2MZ2A8WUBRPXF/A+finishing+South+Coast+Track+Cockle+Creek+TH.jpg South Coast Track - Finished! Cockle Creek terminus. http://www.reasonnumber7.com/kaweahs-2020 daily 0.75 2021-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1606532195843-9MU00NBSEDUM70BQOAXT/IMG_20200906_064528.jpg Kaweah Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600026834872-HC9N3CYOSBCYBVLW2WGU/C+hiking+meadow+above+Tamarack+Lk.jpg Kaweah Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600026834466-HMD0P8U8RDFM0XDETB2O/C+snowfield+upper+Cloud+Cyn.jpg Kaweah Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1608998812278-WXC7FDMDDBB84JFZRYZJ/IMG_20200905_104549.jpg Kaweah Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600026843000-80KIMH29R41NN3FIK3S9/Upper+Colby+Descent.jpg Kaweah Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600026839953-ALUSK98HI226D1O6NGT7/Kern+Kaweah+Crossing+Meadow.jpg Kaweah Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600027024195-4TJBKRF0XK1KVQJ35GR2/Long+views+to+east+from+ledge+route.jpg Kaweah Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600026830593-91C1RZLBXQNPVAF8AUHS/Best+Lake+Ever+Picket+Basin.jpg Kaweah Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600026837672-D4K06V41WTAUDWKXF5W5/Evening+light+upper+Kaweah+Basin.jpg Kaweah Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1608998731205-CWRT23XFSRGWA6M5ZZ0C/IMG_0056.jpg Kaweah Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600026830324-WT493KLCB1EG8G1BAGS8/Blk+Kaweah+from+PQC+descent.jpg Kaweah Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600026836127-S89MNZC2C62BPMIOSHS3/Closeup+flowers+blurred+C+nine+lks+basin.jpg Kaweah Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600027048218-XZ2R4NS5PR2D5BE0MG8Z/Nine+lks+basin+dry+meadow.jpg Kaweah Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1608999389949-NEIBKE2GCI3NGA9R95XL/IMG_0151.jpg Kaweah Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600026842192-LU4VOXJBD5MIN9GJP14N/Sunset+over+Kaweah+Gap.jpg Kaweah Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600026840563-5NVA1K7ZW8PMP10TSZRZ/Pink+sky+over+Tharp+Rock.jpg Kaweah Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600020181621-BM9TNL126UMV48A4A3HI/Kaweah+Basin+Pyra+Queen+Col+Wolverton+High+Sierra+Trail+Map Kaweah Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1606536618188-YL68NCWXO6OOIEWXTA94/IMG_20200903_143327.jpg Kaweah Basin We were shocked at the sky to the south and west from Panther Gap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1606535647588-14FJN5COK9AG1JCWJ23U/IMG_9813.jpg Kaweah Basin Little Blue Dome visible but hazy; the Great Western Divide beyond is reduced to ghostly outlines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1606536011188-YKBRQ4NZV46B31QXLLIE/IMG_9816.jpg Kaweah Basin Sunset colors start much earlier when the sky is filled with smoke https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1606536161138-7XG0Q1336RMLO7OYE13N/IMG_20200903_153926.jpg Kaweah Basin Dense forest near Buck Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1606537996276-6XFSZC7GDXGLJNAES7IU/IMG_9820.jpg Kaweah Basin Breaking out of the dense foliage to blue skies and a normal-colored sun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1606538097705-7QH3R58YZ0TZMR3VOBXL/IMG_9825.jpg Kaweah Basin Final climb to Tamarack Lake along the Lone Pine Creek drainage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1606576982240-OU6G5YXXFAE8VRNT7WIT/IMG_20200904_100715.jpg Kaweah Basin Tamarack Lake, northern shore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1608998996900-D504CV1U9I06UOYS0S0H/IMG_20200904_110317.jpg Kaweah Basin Dry meadow on the first shelf above Tamarack Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1606538906032-Y8YKGXGU2FC1PDT24EDM/IMG_20200904_142552.jpg Kaweah Basin Lion Lake and surrounds from Lion Lake Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1606538818744-Q6GT5NM50IG1UQKCLMRV/IMG_9860.jpg Kaweah Basin Descent from Lion Lake Pass towards the first tarn in upper Cloud Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1608943050819-OT2JBOKYF0GE9D9C019A/IMG_20200904_163211.jpg Kaweah Basin Nearing the edge of the Whaleback in lower Cloud Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1608999260318-NCL08FJACN6MJK41OH3X/IMG_20200904_182601.jpg Kaweah Basin Distinctive foxtail pines with a backdrop of early-evening sky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1606576816122-NIKI8N88HH8CXWXJY9X1/Snapseed.jpg Kaweah Basin Orange glow from the Moraine Fire as seen from our campsite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1606576795800-XSHAH6N792KYHAZNKG7L/Snapseed%281%29.jpg Kaweah Basin Jupiter, Saturn, and the Milky Way over the shoulder of Triple Divide Peak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1608939529526-GK0IITNUWCHMZMVA7ZC6/IMG_20200905_082254.jpg Kaweah Basin Morning light and setting moon above the Roaring River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1608937842890-8WU95HPU8KMDW053XFL9/IMG_9940.jpg Kaweah Basin Starting down the south side of Colby Pass, with a rocky tarn directly below and the lowest lake of Milestone Basin’s long bench in the mid-distance. Picket Guard Peak stretches down an imposing distance to the base of the valley, and we get our first views of the craggy Kaweahs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1608938767126-GUDPFA6UIUFT5UWZXFXJ/IMG_20200905_103920.jpg Kaweah Basin Foxtail pines in the upper meadows on the south side of Colby Pass. The High Sierra doesn’t get much better than this! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1608939495111-13X0DX1OSXNDNYDNA4KY/IMG_20200905_123341.jpg Kaweah Basin The wide marsh of Gallats Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1608939639266-BSF1057J8F4HNN7DRB5X/IMG_20200905_132311.jpg Kaweah Basin Views stretching to the Whitney Group as we gained elevation along the “Ledge Route” to Picket Creek Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1608940855456-LQQ5YVAKMTORXIPUOEVH/IMG_9965.jpg Kaweah Basin A sudden change in the quality of sunlight at a grassy patch along the Foxtail pines of the ledge route to Picket Creek Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1608941632202-Q3A8N9NF75JEMNKNLJXI/IMG_20200905_140529.jpg Kaweah Basin A path through the rocks to “the most beautiful lake in the High Sierra” under a sky darkening with wildfire smoke https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1608942970530-51X95JIOK2M0WB7E186L/IMG_20200905_151158.jpg Kaweah Basin Foxtail pines in Picket Creek Basin en route to Picket Creek Pass, in the direction with clearest sky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1608959704376-6SD4XCXJN8R6B0QEOBMC/IMG_20200905_153108.jpg Kaweah Basin Hazy sky but spectacular Foxtail pines above “Island Lake” looking down into Kaweah Basin from Picket-Kaweah Saddle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1608959648323-LEU2VT1RV0UX9422KGCF/IMG_20200905_154959.jpg Kaweah Basin Deep red river gorge in lower Kaweah Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1608999845598-1HE0WGX3UIUS90WBLWDI/IMG_20200905_163619.jpg Kaweah Basin Ghostly ridgeline of the Kaweah peaks from Kaweah Basin, mid-afternoon on a very smoky day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1608961504481-IKTQZ9H4DXI77IS8PXUI/IMG_0016.jpg Kaweah Basin One shelf after the other, nearing treeline in Kaweah Basin with a smoke-obscured sun above Kaweah Peaks Ridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1608961541713-YBGBQUTRF0NRJDFD99F9/IMG_0034.jpg Kaweah Basin Upper Kaweah Basin holds several large-ish lakes surrounded by talus. Consolation prize for smoky air is an orange sunset sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1608961826014-YZLO17NYT2A72RMDMZC1/IMG_20200905_190806.jpg Kaweah Basin Not a perfect tent site, but good enough. And is that the sky clearing enough over Red Spur to see a few clouds? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1608961927033-EM55HSHQATLQA35D3YUR/PANO_20200905_182159.vr.jpg Kaweah Basin Panoramic view from our campsite in upper Kaweah Basin. Mt Kaweah to the far left, Red Kaweah and the back side of Black Kaweah directly ahead, and Pyra-Queen Col off towards the right https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609001492782-L3X4IZX4JH8G6S4E00LV/IMG_0041.jpg Kaweah Basin Crags of Red Kaweah across the lake from our campsite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609001452253-7N0DNZCUSYKANZETDSEW/IMG_20200906_064528%281%29.jpg Kaweah Basin Scouting the Kaweah Peaks ridge for the location of Pyra-Queen Col (not visible, but a bit to the left of the dark iron-laden rounded bulge near the low point of the saddle) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609033787373-4ENYIVDSSKI0R6FYG625/IMG_0052.jpg Kaweah Basin Moon setting behind Kaweah Peaks Ridge as we climbed towards Pyra-Queen Col. PQC not visible, but rounded dark bulge is obvious to the left of the low point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609003174477-KMGPTLNF3EUVNEGIGO3N/IMG_20200906_110634.jpg Kaweah Basin We had blue sky ahead (northwest), but this look back over Kaweah Basin shows how smoky/hazy the sky was towards the south & east. Mt Kaweah is in the middle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609004207506-BUCF611WC2I9BA1X9JXJ/IMG_20200906_100435.jpg Kaweah Basin A great spot for a break near east side of PQC, views back over Kaweah Basin to Mt Kaweah, Red Spur, and points beyond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609003096989-PPAPFQETDCHBX45OYQFC/IMG_20200906_095826.jpg Kaweah Basin Tiny snow patches on the upper ledge, east side of Kaweah Peaks Ridge. Red bulge of rock visible near center (Class 3 alternate PQC is just to right of it, first notch from right of photo) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609033858189-Y7J592J6X39PFEKO3Y9K/IMG_0074.jpg Kaweah Basin Final rocky ramp to the square notch of Pyra-Queen Col - a cakewalk! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609006923673-AJFQQXLPB1DZ2W2PYRFN/A+at+Pyra-Queen+Col.jpg Kaweah Basin Pyra-Queen Col! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609033411164-V5PXHVLMVKGBGC8Z8I7N/IMG_0082.jpg Kaweah Basin Cheri goes first on the slow upper descent from Pyra-Queen Col (in shadows next to wall), Queen Kaweah rising above https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609033540253-C6NO75XARD3TPLYF6MSU/IMG_20200906_114712%281%29.jpg Kaweah Basin Black Kaweah & Lake 11,682 on the east side of Pyra-Queen Col https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609090256188-OHOE36QCTV54QMV772KA/IMG_0104.jpg Kaweah Basin Low-angle snowfield near Lake 11,682 in upper Nine Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609090425925-11GN3GAMVIC28CTUP4O0/IMG_0109.jpg Kaweah Basin Looking back at Pyra-Queen Col from Lake 11,682. Pale down-left chute to right of saddle’s low point is the initial descent from PQC. Larger notch near low point is Class 3 alternate (note indistinct down-right rocky ramp, likely the alternate to its 4th class initial descent) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609113054722-PCZOS1VMB79YD8W07Y4B/IMG_20200906_132600.jpg Kaweah Basin Perfect spot for a post-PQC rest with views of Black Kaweah on the shore of Lake 11,682 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609094972026-K5OD54QPTJ60CGBU06FC/PANO_20200906_144445.vr.jpg Kaweah Basin “3rd lake” in upper Nine Lakes Basin, with red-hued Lawson Peak rising above, and the Kaweah Peaks Ridge stretching to the right https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609117701551-ZCKDAY6VYQJ93LSA7VWA/IMG_0124.jpg Kaweah Basin Mt. Stewart & Lake 10,725’. Triple Divide Peak pokes up behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609097422019-SHD8UG9EWDUSRDYMJQNW/IMG_0121.jpg Kaweah Basin Nine Lakes Basin, below the endless talus of the uppermost lakes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609118264537-TZL9MRF59URTKOL4YBFZ/IMG_20200906_160537.jpg Kaweah Basin Foxtail pines in Nine Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609120629575-CV32KGSI6HTKNXC6EYC6/IMG_0156.jpg Kaweah Basin Sunset from near our campsite in Nine Lakes Basin, horseshoe-shaped lake below Kaweah Gap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609120264262-Y1CTV26HD4Z1RMXK0TBM/IMG_20200906_171041.jpg Kaweah Basin Kaweah Gap from outlet stream below Lake 10,725’ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609117958855-7872FWSUFHRNKYTIPRFP/IMG_0145.jpg Kaweah Basin Nine Lakes Basin campsite, tucked in between krummholz trees and with peekaboo views of the Kaweah Peaks Ridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609121742590-VMXDXZ6VAP24PPWAUF3Q/Snapseed%281%29.jpg Kaweah Basin Orange glow down the Kern Canyon well after sunset. Jupiter & Saturn bright in the early September night sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609121921789-2X6J4HOLZTC01MVAT0I8/pict20200907_003822_0.JPG Kaweah Basin Werewolf moon and eerie midnight smoke, 12:38 am from our tent in Nine Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609123010478-CTH3HBPN28WX8EKGTC3A/IMG_0179.jpg Kaweah Basin Exiting Nine Lakes Basin in an N95 respirator mask https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610251439300-VE0Z46T1YIKU7PUCNS6N/IMG_0195.jpg Kaweah Basin Panoramic view near Kaweah Gap on the High Sierra Trail, apocalyptic sky due to wildfire smoke https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610252773343-82YU86QJUS3KWZEG30VV/IMG_0199.jpg Kaweah Basin - Cheri hiking along Precipice Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610252779556-4NAQ9QG0WCLE0R34AAUJ/IMG_20200907_084752.jpg Kaweah Basin - Marmot surveys the scene above Hamilton Lks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610252776288-DQVLO7HE9GX5ACXLRIF3/IMG_0207.jpg Kaweah Basin - High Sierra Trail juniper trees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610251511566-X06SLWYDPIWS4CPY2V75/IMG_0208.jpg Kaweah Basin - HST near Valhalla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610251813827-M3EN5QKUB1PTP8QPXFQQ/IMG_20200907_113003.jpg Kaweah Basin - Old Lone Pine Creek footbridge, from new bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610251547305-7HB2WS8CA5MJBF61MP6D/IMG_20200907_141116.jpg Kaweah Basin - Andrew contemplates masked hiking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610251550993-NI9D9QQFU9OD6C3SJ2DJ/IMG_20200907_141902.jpg Kaweah Basin - Smoke filled sky mid-afternoon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610251516597-ISF6XUT93SULSE1PSLJ4/IMG_0219.jpg Kaweah Basin - Orange skies by late afternoon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610251519544-QSD8P83GRDL0ZMC04AZC/IMG_0222.jpg Kaweah Basin - Eerie sky continues near Alta Peak http://www.reasonnumber7.com/lamarck-2020 daily 0.75 2021-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600035281670-IVFKUXLOLG4K7JC7WPM2/SHooting%2Bstars%2BDarwin%2BCyn.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600042064988-TJ0O3BQ2Z1LICMIYQ0BY/Upper+Lamarck+Lake+stormy.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600042054711-9TGBNLULW871E63L49TH/Columbine+Lamarck+Col+east.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600042063519-03D88RMEUTV0GNLYOV93/Sunset+from+Lamarck+Knoll.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600042058170-26XKBZJYTWX6LNKZR6F3/NeoWise+from+Lamarck+Col+trail.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600042049703-SVFW84YN3XM6FFVTDA65/C+crossing+snowfield+Lamarck+Col+E.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600042062110-C6CKWIUECO1VC1GBU5QF/Shooting+stars+upper+Darwin+Cyn+w+peaks.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600042053310-V14AYLROB2V1GTEUL8TH/CLouds+building+lower+Darwin+Cyn.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600042047887-53I5MATXNKLGV1OYJH1Z/Alpine+Gold+closeup.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600042048351-1T9VAA0668U5N6HKH83E/A+crossing+snow+below+stormy+Alpine+Col.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600042055144-WMMYTMVICN4B4631NR9N/Golden+hour+Humphreys+from+Lk+Muriel.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600042057166-9EMOPTVB6R97QQZO7UWN/Morning+light+Packsaddle+Lk+C+Shore.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600042062237-8E37404XFF5XO7LNU8DY/Rocky+plains+golden+trout+area.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600042058694-1YLGRIL6UCC3KLAP9G42/Perfect+Humphreys+afternoon+reflection.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600042052207-QK1UJP9PGM4YECOLNPZI/C+in+wildflower+meadow+Humphreys+Basin.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600042063646-GAOIUR1VYCS5VWFISOXZ/Tent+and+stars+Humphreys+Basin.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600042056527-HKR2TUDXJY65GQSN39QE/Idyllic+grassy+tarn+Humphreys+Basin.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600042051081-K5LRIHXL4VMK9ECZQ9L7/C+hiking+down+from+Piute+Pass+upper+crags+snags.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600042060112-YDVAYCAL1AGVECTSZIFW/Puffy+clouds+over+PIute+Pass+near+TH.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1600039689512-I1KSUWV4FQ9MZDUI6BQ7/Lamarck+Col+Alpine+Col+Humphreys+Basin+Map Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609084615323-37JSRX6VN0L2WNYE3C4N/Day+1+Andrew+Lamark+Lake.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Andrew enjoying a last burst of sunshine with a storm brewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609118979525-OVDKUNE6L7J6D1NE8XGT/Day+1+Lamarck+Creek+LE.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide The outlet of Lower Lamarck Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609118323532-Z3QA82MN6KB8438S4O9D/Day+1+Lamark+Overlook+PM+pano.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Not too shabby if I do say so. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609557930705-AL8OY1D59RL4ORZXCC9T/Day+1+CA+excited+to+be+back+in+the+Sierra.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Did somebody say “Let’s go backpacking?” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609089166837-NKVB3Q0POV5MVV7ZMSCW/Day+1+Neowise+meteor+red+tent.JPG Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Comet Neowise and our home for the night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609090213068-TWX59SUEWBTPK3LNI8JF/Day+2+Andrew+and+Lamarck+Col.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide See, the Col is right there follow the cut in the snowfield https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609558287809-NBO1JBEVRIIQOYELT876/Day+2+Cheri+at+Lamarck+Col.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Cheri at the top of Lamarck Col https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609090305108-WEGYI8R9Y33UYNQBMIDM/Day+2+Shooting+Stars+and+Mt+Mendel+and+Lakes.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Shooting Stars (Primula jeffreyi) and Mt. Mendel above Darwin Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609643058662-K98JL1RCN3U7LQBQI1JJ/Day+2+Cheri+Darwin+Canyon.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Cheri heading down into Darwin Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609090354946-FMX6345SP4VH7IY8D4BG/Day+2+paired+lakes+approaching+Alpine+Col.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Paired Lakes below Mt. Goethe (Lake 11540 is on the right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609558558013-LWMBIJYSE8H4SJ6UT471/Day+2+Rockfringe+willowherb.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide A bright flash of color in the increasingly gray world, rock fringe (Epilobium obcordatum) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609115729941-5IC2VIM1JYEEO8X58KY0/Alpine+Col+looking+to+the+storm+south.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Just a typical summer Sierra storm blowing through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609116143993-18JL19RCUL0UP5430RXS/Day+2+Cheri+and+Andrew+sheltering+from+the+rain.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide In a pinch talus provides adequate shelter from the rain and an opportunity to change layers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609645028109-TQ95DF7TEJ52IKPEHGRF/Day+2+stormy+descent+from+Goethe+Lake.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Stormy weather all around, Muriel Lake below the cliff ahead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609131975531-15LHLSMWSVFQ5XTKJ1DP/Day+2+Golden+Hour+Mt+Humphreys+and+tent.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Golden hour on Mt. Humphreys from where we slept. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609117724312-VTJTV2D8TUL0IRL2I2TS/Day+2+golden+sunset+at+Lake+Muriel.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Good night from the Range of Light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609132071674-AC732G6W086O1X0TBJ5O/Day+3+Humphrey+Basin+AM+pano.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide First light illuminating the Glacier Divide, the Pinnacles, Pilot Knob and the Mt. Humphrey group https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609558831086-J0EKOHWW2CG2BRJCU887/Day+3+Lemmon%27s+pb+Cheri+hiking.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Lemmon’s paintbrush and Cheri hiking along https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609566420099-DAFVFN7FG8DEJ8J7ZCKA/Day+3+Paiute+Creek+crossing.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide One of many cascades on Paiute Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609645997259-UA3SWGUYNW39FTY8GOYP/Day+3+Packsaddle+Lake+pano.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Packsaddle Lake and Matthes Crest and Galciers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609566508710-R95E7E1HKOM1EAZ26PQP/Day+3+Packsaddle+Lake+stormy+pano.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Packsaddle Lake with a storm brewing on the other side of the Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609567535407-YGBK8J3JFXHF1Y7U1M6R/Day+3+paintbrush+and+packsaddle+lake+clouds.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Yellow paintbrush, Matthes Crest, and gray skies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609646639143-INVQNSLHTTZM7SIVZMO1/Day+3+Mt+Humphreys+from+packsaddle.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Mt. Humphrey reflected in an unnamed tarn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609566854873-HPCTNRRUNONC7OUFQMVX/Andromeda+Milky+Way+and+Humphreys.JPG Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Andromeda above Mt. Humphreys https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609613831263-GDIFHKUBS2UYQT931UJS/Day+4+Packsaddle+alpenglow.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Reflecting on more than Matthes Crest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609613956090-4JL6ZRR04KR3HMIKKIPD/Day+4+trees+at+the+end+packsaddle+valley.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Andrew and some lodgepoles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609614369123-TKPQBXW16T6UVID3S6TN/Day+4+Cheri+crossing+columbine.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Cheri and columbines (Aquilegia formosa) at Paiute Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609614109024-LH5PEHYNBP3RJG7Z0LQB/Day+4+Lupine+and+Glacier+Divide.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide An ocean of lupines spreading out toward the Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609614201634-EQTEW0Z1TK2U0AVJLJJD/Day+4+tent+GD+afternoon+storm+pano+.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Summer Sierra storm bearing down on us. Probably a good time to deploy the rainfly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609615400224-9HT3RONZD37JDUZG7CFZ/Day+4+Range+of+Light+Humphreys+Basin.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Range of Light: Humphreys Basin Edition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609614266843-1SXE6RILJF1ZKF273UQL/Day+4+Plants+Milky+Way+GD.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Saturn, Jupiter, the Milky Way, and the Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609614951163-5NC3ZAQMH3M9QFNAEYWF/Day+5+marmots+in+HB.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Marmots and their shenangians https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609614837787-2XZAB4N1749W7ZAGA0P7/Day+5+heading+out.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Soaking in our last morning in the wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609647553274-NQ07LBS00HBE3FLIJV7G/Day+5+Cheri+snags+and+switchbacks.jpg Lamarck Col & Glacier Divide Heading out of the wilderness for now. We will be back soon. http://www.reasonnumber7.com/wind-rivers-2011 daily 0.75 2021-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609549463514-MI04M9D57EFA3URBXY1A/Day+3+Upper+Titcomb+Lake+foreground+grass+distant+Mt+Lester+storm+clouds+building.JPG Wind River Range https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609555237662-8ILA3C76ONCSSYZ68D48/Day+1+Squaretop+and+the+Bottle+with+Green+River+through+meadow+below+stormy+sky+horiz.JPG Wind River Range https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609555237477-8SX6NCAD5AC0SS7Y5GGE/Day+2+Dale+Lake+below+Cube+Rock+Pass+with+reflection+distant+Split+Mountain.JPG Wind River Range https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609556171736-43D0YN8GXVFUECUNBNIA/Day+3+AC+w+packs+upper+Titcomb+Basin+view+towards+peaks.JPG Wind River Range https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609557194196-MVXGZ47GZPAEIVQVXZJ0/Day+4+C+in+distance+descending+grassy+trail+SE+side+Lester+Pass+good+view+Angel+Peak+%26+Angel+Pass.JPG Wind River Range https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609558480711-AISS1VY2NGE7W633WOQ4/Day+5+View+towards+Europe+Canyon+building+clouds+near+Valley+Lake.JPG Wind River Range https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609558504685-DCVTFVJQEIT12PESF1LU/Day+5+Weathered+trees+in+snowy+rockfield+at+treeline+west+side+North+Fork+Canyon+stormy+sky.JPG Wind River Range https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609565480854-KDX2SY4YKIG5MH5IQGM8/Day+6+Mt+Victor+reflected+in+lake+lower+Europe+canyon+mirror+surface+horiz.JPG Wind River Range https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609565480769-HIN70HJFI9AZU4XZ6P5S/Day+6+C+w+pack+hiking+away+across+grassy+meadow+down+Europe+Canyon.JPG Wind River Range https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609566086767-1041Z6XJ5ERQYSYVP4AC/Day+7+Narrow+trail+through+field+of+yellow+flowers+descent+into+Washakie+Creek+view+towards+continental+divide.JPG Wind River Range https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609566086540-2F24EO4DSEI6KZA6QC1S/Day+8+A+standing+on+large+boulder+view+towards+Warbonnet+The+Warriors+and+Pingora+from+high+plateau+below+Texas+Pass.JPG Wind River Range https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609566087559-AQ8UHQXKNVU2OIZ25S2R/Day+8+Pylon+Peak+Watchtower+Sharks+Nose+Overhanging+Tower+Wolfs+Head+Pingora+from+overlook+near+Arrowhead+lake+with+water+pooling+in+rock+foreground.JPG Wind River Range https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609548982017-AAHXWW0V1Q8B609UJ90R/Wind%2BRiver%2BRange%2B2011%2BJpg%2BMap.jpg Wind River Range https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609550041472-9JK3OGI4MI74LN721T4Y/Day+1+Squaretop+and+the+Bottle+from+Highline+trail+traverse+of+grassy+hillside+along+upper+Green+River+Lake.JPG Wind River Range - Upper Green River Lake Squaretop and the bottle in the distance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609550041862-29JV84R16UV4QFDX2ROR/Day+1+View+back+across+dry+meadow+and+Green+River+Lake+with+building+clouds+deep+blue+sky.JPG Wind River Range - WY's constantly changing clouds Looking back across Green River Lakes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609550041092-F06DNS53U8LWV4VQ9URV/Day+1+C+standing+on+down+wood+in+dry+meadow+below+Squaretop+and+the+Bottle.JPG Wind River Range - Squaretop & the Bottle, just before the rain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609556017973-CYNSWUA5EN2Y70T9CH3B/Day+2+C+w+pack+at+Vista+Pass+tarn+light+rain+with+reflecion+of+peaks+to+the+east+behind.JPG Wind River Range - Vista Pass, wet but NO BUGS! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609555528568-CW9RBGRLEHAJPB6OGSNN/Day+2+Glover+Peak+from+Vista+Pass+at+tarn+grey+sky.JPG Wind River Range - Glover Peak from Vista Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609555526633-2JUYM1YKOKEM66AKGKNI/Day+2+A+w+pack+crossing+snowfield+on+Cube+Rock+Pass+approach+view+N+towards+Green+River+Valley.JPG Wind River Range - 1st snowfield below Cube Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609555529598-1ELEDC8TVRJPP5SWDT1K/Day+2+Huge+boulders+set+in+snow+w+view+N+down+Green+River+Valley+from+Cube+Rock+Pass+approach+stormy+sky.JPG Wind River Range - Looking back as we near Cube Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609555529955-ESR62WWJV6YGZO0YT3GJ/Day+2+Purple+columbine+amid+rocks+below+Cube+Rock+Pass.JPG Wind River Range - Columbine below Cube Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609555531930-13EX2X5Q7ZPVPGEJXLWR/Day+2+Split+Mountain+%26+Twin+Peaks+reflected+in+Peak+Lake+outlet+grey+sky.JPG Wind River Range - Split Mtn & Twin Peaks reflected in Peak Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609555532573-B574HHQ26U8PVJPIKGI8/Day+2+Stroud+Peak+from+Dale+Lake+on+Cube+Rock+Pass.JPG Wind River Range - Stroud Peak from Dale Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609555526562-14M51TNH7GO1Q1JYXQ54/Day+2+C+raingear+hood+up+Steripenning+water+on+rock+by+covered+packs+w+Am+Legion+Peak+%26+Mt+Arrowhead+behind.JPG Wind River Range - American Legion Pk & Mt Arrowhead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609555527727-LU3GNNYXFC0NQREKDKX4/Day+2+Dusk+view+west+from+campsite+above+upper+Peak+Lake+perfect+light+through+storm+clouds.JPG Wind River Range - Evening light from our campsite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609556415615-LZ1YH3RHW5KEBALZM7BZ/Day+3+Sulfur+peak+clinging+cloud+early+light+brilliant+sky+patchy+snow.JPG Wind River Range - Fog dissipates with the sun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609556417682-R3V3526SNVK5VALVDU7T/Day+3+View+west+across+upper+Peak+Lake+from+climb+to+Knapsack+Col+few+thin+clouds+in+clear+blue+sky.JPG Wind River Range - View to Peak Lk from Knapsack Col climb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609556413966-IGVZMLL446SDIK5HRDKS/Day+3+Expansive+view+from+shoulder+American+Legion+Peak+to+Stroud+Glacier+below+Arrowhead+Peak+to+Sulfur+Peak+puffy+white+clouds+blue+sky.JPG Wind River Range - Stroud Glacier stretching from Arrowhead to Sulphur Peaks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609556416138-LCW8V5JGGHTDA0536N5Z/Day+3+Twins+Glacier+wide+view+towards+Titcomb+Basin+from+Knapsack+Col.JPG Wind River Range - Twins Glacier, our descent into Titcomb Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609556413968-5OQBH2CU9EIZTD5A1YYM/Day+3+A+w+pack+poles+walking+along+rockfield+head+of+Titcomb+Basin+building+clouds.JPG Wind River Range - Andrew in upper Titcomb Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609556416601-QTOL9G6VLISYFTJF9AF1/Day+3+Upper+Titcomb+Lake+aqua+water+grassy+shore+dark+sky.JPG Wind River Range - Upper Titcomb Lake, suddenly dark skies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609556417318-RWGW0Q9LEL5NH58VR9C0/Day+3+Upper+Titcomb+Lake+wildflowers+along+shore+stormy+sky+Mt+Lester+distant.JPG Wind River Range - Wildflowers & water & sky! Titcomb Basin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609556415022-GLO59IZ5V6C8JLM4UUEX/Day+3+Mt+Lester+across+Lower+Titcomb+Lake+clearing+sky.JPG Wind River Range - Mt. Lester across Lower Titcomb Lake, sky clearing again https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609556415380-138UUVXVS6JSBP4UM03H/Day+3+Shimmering+lake+with+grassy+shore+under+afternoon+clearing+clouds+near+Island+Lake.JPG Wind River Range - Afternoon clouds near Island Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609558055124-4A0YNHQBH2J4Q2CA407Y/Day+4+C+on+trail+w+poles+rocky+view+above+Island+Lake.JPG Wind River Range - Clear sky on Day 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609558055436-P2C63M73UJZPWG4N6HBA/Day+4+Island+Lake+edge+w+peaks+behind.JPG Wind River Range - Island Lake in Titcomb Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609558056163-GVWHP9M54DVGEIU6OR3N/Day+4+Lester+Pass+rimmed+with+snow+SE+approach+deep+blue+sky+few+small+clouds.JPG Wind River Range - Looking back on Lester Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609558053626-T0XZQ2UN2S03MOIO3DHV/Day+4+A+rockhopping+along+shore+of+Lake+10175+above+Pole+Creek.JPG Wind River Range - Lk 10,175 above Pole Crk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609558053999-VZMPR9TVBDS6T0YM2VX2/Day+4+AC+w+packs+by+small+lake+Angel+Pass+from+Bald+Mtn+Basin.JPG Wind River Range - Bald Mountain Basin, our fave spot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609558054332-EL4YJW2D85SV3ZYGBYX6/Day+4+Angel+Pass+from+Bald+Mtn+Basin+perfect+light+building+dark+clouds+rock-strewn+foreground.JPG Wind River Range - Angel Pass & dramatic WY sky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609558052584-P1U22U5QJZ69KNI7DTH0/Day+4+A+pole+to+cairn+in+snow+Mt+Baldy+Pass+stormy+sky.JPG Wind River Range - Snowbound cairn nearing Mt Baldy Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609558052721-0A9L4V9WD1AE36RGJX5F/Day+4+A+navigating+rivulet+trail+brilliant+green+and+wildflowers+SE+side+Mt+Baldy+Pass.JPG Wind River Range - Trail becomes snowmelt creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609558056589-35GR4P80BNZ3WMNSLIKB/Day+4+Timico+Lake+deep+blue+from+a+distance+with+brilliant+sky.JPG Wind River Range - Jewel-blue Timico Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609558579373-S88QRNLWD5U5F820HB7Y/Day+5+Sunrise+stormclouds+brearking+up+Timico+Lake.JPG Wind River Range - Dawn over Timico Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609558578180-GCI8532WPZ8ZXMK0HE6C/Day+5+A+climbing+out+of+TImico+Lake+basin+view+NW.JPG Wind River Range - Climb out of Timico Lk Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609558580000-YPDTDACG3PJQX02JBX8E/Day+5+View+down+North+Fork+Canyon+towards+Mt+Victor+%28L%29+%26+North+Fork+Peak+%28R%29.JPG Wind River Range - View down N Fork Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609558577986-OEK357F2KBLDZHSCUJTQ/Day+5+AC+poles+and+legs+up+small+lake+view+up+Europe+Canyon+afternoon+clouds.JPG Wind River Range - Europe Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609565666223-UWKHCJOUR9N8M4TF2YLI/Day+6+C+napping+on+rock+Sandpoint+Lake.JPG Wind River Range - Lunch nap along Sandpoint Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609565666399-NXU8CMIWSBHZ4T0BGSV4/Day+6+C+w+pack+silhouette+on+grassy+knoll+checking+GPS+near+Dream+Lake+junction.JPG Wind River Range - Grassy knoll near Dream Lk Jct https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609565665760-G2RZ2G7FUJLO8IXUO7V8/Day+6+C+hiking+away+dry+grassy+plateau+Mt+Bonneville+Raid+Peak+perfect+WY+clouds+above.JPG Wind River Range - Mt. Bonneville & Raid Peak, perfect WY sky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609565667022-NGP1K2ET4OLBH89IA7O5/Day+6+Dragon+Head+Peak+Pronghorn+Peak+across+grassy+plateau+near+Raid+Lake+building+clouds.JPG Wind River Range - Dragon Head Peak & Pronghorn Peak, building clouds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609565667660-KOGMFC7KQJACEJP0AUUD/Day+6+First+view+Cirque+of+the+Towers+from+Sheep+Creek+plateau.JPG Wind River Range - Cirque of the Towers from Sheep Creek Plateau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609565667926-SNZ5OFUZVS9FB26AYW96/Day+6+Tent+foreground+late+afternoon+Cirque+of+the+Towers+in+alpenglow+across+lake+N+Fork+Silver+Crk+plateau.JPG Wind River Range - Plateau on Mt Geike, tent with a view https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609566681247-37HPPHOGYNZCS2WTQDWG/Day+7+Mt+Geikie+meandering+Washakie+Creek+grassy+banks+Mt+Bonneville+Mt+Hooker+and+Pyramid+Peak.JPG Wind River Range - Meandering Washakie Creek With views of Mt Geikie, Mt Bonneville, Mt Hooker, & Pyramid Peak (L to R) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609566679741-LVD1NUKVMXG7QW21SMQ1/Day+7+AC+crossed+feet+Big+Chief+Mtn+%26+New+York+Pass+from+dry+grassy+meadow+in+Washakie+Creek+Basin.JPG Wind River Range - Big Chief Mtn & New York Pass Big Chief Mtn & New York Pass from dry grassy meadow in Washakie Creek Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609566681625-619NU85XVWCQ0VU16VHE/Day+7+Shadow+Lake+with+Bollinger+Peak+Wolfs+Head+Overhanging+Tower+and+Sharks+Nose+green+shore.JPG Wind River Range - Shadow Lake below Bollinger Peak Shadow Lake below Bollinger Peak, Wolf's Head, Overhanging Tower, and Sharks Nose on the back side of the Cirque https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609566680382-HORVQ0MT4DW272ONV6H2/Day+7+C+w+pack+on+one+leg+trail+to+shore+of+Billys+Lake+deep+blue+sky.JPG Wind River Range - NY Pass from Billy's Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609566681972-JP5BU1OQX5EGKB1CAVZ1/Day+7+Sharks+nose+to+Elizabeth+Peak+across+Billys+Lake+sandy+shore+foreground.JPG Wind River Range - Sharks Nose across Billy's Lake View across Billys Lake towards Sharks Nose (L) & Elizabeth Peak (R) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609566680771-FMJOLJ756NLIOQOZ0ZG5/Day+7+C+w+pack+standing+on+trail+along+Barren+Lake+August+16th+Peak+behind.JPG Wind River Range - It's windy at Barren Lake! Windy Barren Lake with August 16th Peak rising above the far shore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609566682420-GR8XMWGCGZTZ3KVZBZFS/Day+7+Texas+Pass+across+Texas+Lake+with+setting+moon+in+notch.JPG Wind River Range - Our first good look at Texas Pass across Texas Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609566679486-B62EDWEXZET9647DLVOJ/Day+7+C+lounging+on+flat+boulder+Texas+Lake+with+Texas+Pass+in+shadow+midafternoon.JPG Wind River Range - Lazy afternoon at Texas Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609566682552-JADTN5JZKPF2V8ONENCU/Day+7+Texas+Pass+at+nightfall+across+Texas+Lake+towards+Pk+11925.JPG Wind River Range - Night sky over Texas Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609567302408-88X6WGD2KAPVENVH7XCU/Day+8+A+w+pack+nearing+top+of+Texas+Pass+view+of+Texas+lake+below+-+Copy.JPG Wind River Range - Morning on Texas Pass, Texas Lake in shadow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609567303896-LITLWHHON8P42LTXO7G1/Day+8+AC+no+packs+below+Texas+Pass+view+Pingora+Wolfs+Head+and+Bollinger.JPG Wind River Range - Lounging under Pingora Peak Lounging under Pingora Peak and a deep blue sky, as we have the Cirque to ourself on this Labor Day weekend https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609567314379-PDIEEJ6QJ02YIQIUJCIA/Day+8+Warbonnet+The+Warriors+and+Pingora+across+broad+valley+from+Texas+Pass+descent+-+Copy.JPG Wind River Range - Texas Pass descent along Skunk Knob Long view down into the valley as we descend from Texas Pass along Skunk Knob https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609567306520-QCAM8S0HNIV2FF97ELHJ/Day+8+Lonesome+Lake+from+Texas+Pass+descent+view+to+Warbonnet+Peak+and+Warriors.JPG Wind River Range - Lonesome Lake from Texas Pass descent Looking down on Lonesome Lake towards Jackass Pass with Warbonnet Peak and the Warriors rising above https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609567307423-56KD73RUS60L7D5TCYR1/Day+8+Mitchell+Peak+across+Lonesome+Lake+view+east+sunrays+in+sky+-+Copy.JPG Wind River Range - Mitchell Peak across Lonesome Lake Mitchell Peak across Lonesome Lake in morning light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609567316728-XETL68T1KBMQH02WNJMR/Day+8+Watchtower+and+Pingora+with+shoulder+south+face+deep+blue+sky.JPG Wind River Range - The Watchtower and Pingora Peak's south face https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609567310900-I3VSOA6X0Q6ZM54VGMNM/Day+8+Pingora+Peak+to+Peak+11925+near+Texas+Pass+across+Lonesome+Lake+from+south+side+meadow.JPG Wind River Range - Lonesome Lake below Pingora Peak Lonesome Lake with Pingora Peak and ridgeline stretching to Peak 11925, Texas Pass behind shoulder of Skunk Knob https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609567314065-X6F1L0V26DW4KM4ZZ82Y/Day+8+Warbonnet+and+Warrior+1+from+use+trail+towards+talus+field+at+base+hazy+sky.JPG Wind River Range - Warbonnet Peak & Warrior I https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609567305181-L6EFYS1SH3HIQFKK8BGJ/Day+8+Arrowhead+Lake+from+north+end+Sundance+pinnacle+beyond.JPG Wind River Range - Arrowhead Lake & Sundance Pinnacle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609567311312-E2GV23Q6A54UMX5UIF9L/Day+8+Pylon+Peak+Watchtower+Sharks+Nose+Overhanging+Tower+Wolfs+Head+Pingora+from+overlook+near+Arrowhead+lake+with+water+pooling+in+rock+foreground+-+Copy.JPG Wind River Range - Cirque of the Towers, final view Pylon Peak Watchtower Sharks Nose Overhanging Tower Wolfs Head Pingora from overlook near Arrowhead lake with water pooling in rock foreground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609567308749-CDWHGBSZ70ZTXAA24OB0/Day+8+North+Lake+with+view+to+Steeple+Peak+East+Temple+Peak+and+Temple+Peak+in+Bridger+Wilderness+-+Copy.JPG Wind River Range - North Lk, view to Bridger Wilderness North Lake and view to Bridger Wilderness with Steeple Peak, E Temple Peak, and Temple Peak in the distance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609567312381-F5FKZVIVP92S4X3RMCX8/Day+8+Setting+moon+and+wispy+cloud+above+Steeple+Peak%2C+with+Haystack+Mtn+%26+E+Temple+Peak+-+Copy.JPG Wind River Range - Moonset over Steeple Peak Setting moon over Steeple Peak, with Haystack Mtn (L) & E Temple Peak (R) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609567904043-9DYYD37RZ4HXDRKIDIY7/Day+9+AC+w+packs+on+arrival+BIg+Sandy+Trailhead.JPG Wind River Range http://www.reasonnumber7.com/granite-2012 daily 0.75 2021-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609822131385-XHEKDPKQTRMF067OXZ7B/P7219107.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609822079240-6L5OD5PF9FPIYVFNQ1D6/Granite%2BPark%2B2012%2BCalTopo.jpg Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609823884834-YW0XNYTB4PLVJX10M6U7/P7208986.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609821963365-UODVIILI8ATK9G4MMHO4/Day3+Infinity+dropoff+towards+ridgeline+and+dark+sky+stream+above+Merriam+Lake.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609823860752-R3DEKS485ZHILTDHTXTF/Hail+and+heather.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609823905096-PX9STGCT2MMVKR2WT2ZG/P7239304.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609823849984-R36LBJ5O2ZOAYME359PS/Day2+Perfect+peaks+reflected+in+puddle+Granite+Park.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609823909795-WSITBRFRMLFIMFZYNYE0/Purple+flowers+along+granite+crack.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609823891338-R4FAK83PMIU36M1QAIX3/P7219125.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609823894031-IRZRQEK1T3YZGMDVIU7P/P7219143.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609823850837-F64IR52D5Q98BD6R5QRD/Day3+Deep+blue+lakes+in+bear+lakes+basin.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609823896604-1JY3DWQ36VJIUXLW3P1T/P7229161.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609823897453-5580EAB3JH8LMS44K79N/P7229221.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609823853691-8R6KL8O7EPMVVBET9RES/Day4+Early+morning+light+through+dense+stormclouds.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609823900730-N7P2C5MFBG2KTX40OLWF/P7229256.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609823887685-GB5GIM96RLR3VMILLMPJ/P7219069.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1609823875682-LVAS37U1SB6SRL7PBSL0/IMG_0752.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610077063293-U4NM9NLRGP33TZ1XRFA7/P7208982.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Cactus and a mine near the TH https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610077061266-HZMXZFK3JOQ2DAY0QO6P/P7208990.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Western Junipers as we gain elevation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610077058977-PI0UU95CXXDOT0RK4GQ2/P7208994.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Finally into granite! Pine Creek trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610077058153-O6IUPK6P6QIMHPDF8AX4/Day1+Green+lakelet+w+grass+and+willows+across+from+slide+zone.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Deep green water across from slide zone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610077380559-FSOUSI4ZUU01XN8U23MB/P7209005.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Dramatic rock, dramatic sky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610077050865-13I83N8UY93JQEF5KROW/P7209022.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Sky darkening late afternoon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610077055749-TEU6ZPFT0FPLX5ACNPRI/P7209013.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Aptly named Granite Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610077053698-KK4TW3LLYTB2HT3FC5AC/P7209023.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Evening camp chores https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610077052219-PSO40PQ2OAWHBXRZ7GVV/P7209031.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Fast-pitch option, tarp + poles + fly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610078419834-1A1ZF5BLW24NN1K2F7Y1/P7219054.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Granite Park love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610078415401-OGB4QWT1IWK2PSP8SB0M/P7219064.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Granite Park reflections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610078904929-MS1KQIYD7RUCL7LW6YHN/P7219065.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Italy Pass & Mt Julius Caesar, east side https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610078416114-4FGOKKH1IHI8ZNN4M5R8/Day2+View+across+upper+granite+park+towards+Italy+Pass+slabby+orange+rocks+in+shallow+pond.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - So much rock & water in the park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610078413885-MC983DVSZFSVB0IJBDG2/P7219068.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Mt Humphreys (L) & view E near Italy Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610078903663-5EL6JBZ74BJN0N5DB0UE/P7219076.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Italy Pass! 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Morrow, Merriam Lk, and stormclouds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610082932568-SKQ42I7LOHHLQFBDNNVW/P7229254.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Pilot Knob and the Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610126398985-D82CHH74I8FJ9ETTI9U5/P7239278-PANO.jpg Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin Dark morning skies brought a rainbow as we climbed above Lake Merriam towards Royce-Merriam saddle (view back towards Mt. Morrow) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610126079389-USKTXEE8H7IE2J67N1N3/P7239282.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Morning storm, Pilot's Knob, Glacier Divide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610126079863-34ZAFYU8U4Q3HEH9I619/P7239291.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Approaching Royce-Merriam Saddle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610126077758-MP46MSOKQBALTYBBM16O/P7239293.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Pussy paws tucked among granite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610126077105-XXGMY1IZ1EWF3U0HHJ68/P7239298.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - View east from Royce-Merriam saddle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610126074389-O1L20271H4FOFGTD04VH/P7239313.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Descending Royce-Merriam saddle snowfield https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610126488915-QX0ASR818I9FP3C7DDFB/P7239324.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Merriam Peak & Royce Lakes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610126073394-QTUIRBWZXJZ0KHIMA0U0/P7239327.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Sandy, serene Royce Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610126071963-7LTO5ZE9VCNJX0A2QC84/P7239331.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Pine Lakes & the Owens Valley beyond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610126065766-KRT222YZW55MEDVT9L2Z/IMG_0774.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Granite Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610126067539-EHJD1CWXWNYXYP9KZMH2/IMG_0725.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Whitebark pine in Granite Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610126070669-INAOSY8J870XXS3N3K8U/Day4+C+Chalfant+Lakes+below+Mt+Julius+Ceasar+looking+back.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Upper Chalfant Lks, Mt. Julius Caesar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610126518589-PPXAVCY04329NV8L48RN/IMG_0700.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Golden Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610249878752-YOMWZVQC4HTXUS3YW4ND/IMG_0823.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Granite Park near Golden Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610249869517-F10X4JWWO2HN9AA53PFR/P7249345.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Off-trail travel in Granite Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610249876649-6901DH0E85KA2BAWGPVF/P7249348.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Returning to the trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610249873914-FR6PUP6LM90GK8U07U3E/IMG_0828.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Stepping stones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610249869399-XFF1Y41ENPPV9EVG2XYD/Brilliant+Blue+sky+over+striped+rock+formation+Pine+Creek+Trail.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Crags above Pine Creek trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d925c82eeb81ad2001efb4/1610249874073-J31CVBOOOCNZOCBZH3K7/Spiky+yellow+flower+in+iron+rocks.JPG Granite Park & Bear Lakes Basin - Giant Blazingstar (Mentzelia laevicaulis)