Dear Friends:
As you read this missive I am somewhere in the midst of Central California on my way to a hike - a hike to Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous 48 states at 14,505 ft/4,421 m.
Long time readers may recall that this trek was originally made in 2022 (all pictures from then). A record of that trip is recorded here. The hike last time was 84 miles/135 km, which I imagine will be similar this trip.
(The dreaded Colby Pass, where I had my hiking breakthrough.)
Today will drive to the trailhead and camp out; the hike will formally start tomorrow morning. It is considered a 7 day hike, but really is a 6.5 day hike (by Day 7, we are ready to just get back).
Responses to comments will be sorely limited - and by limited, I mean "none". We will lose Interweb sometime around 1500 today and will not see it againWuntil next Saturday.
As per usual, I have left a series of posts to pass the time - and of course, as always, do consult the fine bloggers to the right of this post.
I had some amazing breakthroughs last time. I am looking forward to seeing what everything is like
Have fun TB and hope you packed the bear spray!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nylon12! I have yet to see a bear but will be aware none the less.
DeleteStay safe, have fun and tell us all about it when you return!
ReplyDeleteI shall endeavour to do my best Ed!
Delete“May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing views. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.”
ReplyDeleteThank you Nanatuk! I do not know about the trails being dangerous, but they did lead to some amazing views. And Mt. Whitney was successfully summited for the second time.
DeleteLooks like a beautiful place to spend some time. I know you'll enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Leigh! It was very enjoyable and very challenging.
DeleteEnjoy your hike, TB. I'll enjoy it from my computer. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Becki! I will take the hit for you...
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