JMT: Reds Meadow to Muir Trail Ranch

After nine days on the trail we took a "zero" day here at Muir Trail Ranch to give our legs a break and soak in the hot springs. We have traveled over 95 miles; almost half way done! We are heading out this morning for a nine day stretch with hopes of a Whitney summit and existing around the first of September. Some smoke in the area but the forecast calls for it to clear soon. Until next time...

JMT Leg 1: tuolumne to reds meadow

Beautiful!  We are 4 days and 35 miles in.  So far so amazing!  After a stop over at Reds Meadow and a quick trip into Mammoth Lakes for supplies, we will be heading back on the trail in the AM.  Lots of gorgeous views, awesome terrain and superb backcountry camp sites.  This morning we got to soak in a hot spring and enjoy civilizations greatest amenities; ice cream and beer.  Until next time...

The Enchantments

Shane recently returned from 5 days in the Enchantments with Aubrey, Steve and Mike.  Rosie had the unfortunate luck of impaling her foot with a rusty nail while we were packing up to leave town.  After getting an updated Tetanus shot she made the decision to stay in town and make sure her foot healed so that she would be ready to hit the JMT.  Now after two crazy days of errands and last minute preparation for the JMT we will be hitting the road in the morning to head to California. If all goes well we will be starting out on the trail Thursday or Friday and be on the JMT for the following three weeks, followed by a week of climber trail stewardship with the Mazamas in Tuolumne Meadows in the north end of Yosemite NP.

Mountain goat resting in the Enchantments

After hiking in to Lake Stuart and setting up camp for the week, we set off on day trips to Horseshoe Lake, The Core Enchantment Zone via Aasgard Pass and the ridge above Lake Stuart for views down into the Eight Mile Zone and the surrounding area.

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