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Off the JMT (to Lone Pine, LAX, BTV, ADK)
My pitch site behind the bear-sign wasn't ideal, but I got into my sleepwear and my bag and my pyramid tent and my beanie hat with an inbuilt
John Muir Trail Day 23: She Said Don’t Let My Thorns Hit Yr Ass (mile 158.2/211 JMT + 10.5 TPT)
(The post title is a Blink-182 reference, pals) I had only a mile or so left of JMT before cutting out on the Taboose Pass Trail. It was uphill,
John Muir Trail Day 22: Highest I’ve Ever Been Part 3 (mile 157/211)
Having decided to leave the JMT at mile 158.2 of 211, today would be my last full day on the trail. I enjoyed, savoured it. Early in the trip, up
John Muir Trail Night 21 – Priority Mail (mile 148.5/211)
While I was swimming in the upper Palisade lake yesterday, a message popped up on my InReach. My squadmother (my boss at the local 911 ambulance
John Muir Trail Day 20 – Lost Touch (Mile 143/211)
In a completely unprecedented move, I lolled around and left camp late. The trail was downhilly, I had a couple of slides but no falls. My feet are
John Muir Trail Day 21 – Being A/part (mile 148.5/211)
Because I hadn't tackled Golden Staircase the previous night, this two-mile stepped ascent out of the valley awaited me in the morning. I'm
John Muir Trail Day 19 – Highest I’ve Ever Been pt 2 (Mile 132/211)
After last night's bit of hypothermia, I lolled around until I felt warm and ready to hike. This meant leaving camp at around 10:45am. At home, I
Night 18: Cold As Ice/Unwilling to Sacrifice
It's likely the altitude, but my little Esbit solid-fuel stove has not been enthusiastic about bringing water to a boil. Two of the fuel tabs make a
Day 18: Evolution (mile 123/211)
The sound of flinty hailstones hitting the tent a couple of inches above my face woke me up. I opted to stay warm in my sleeping bag until the
Ask Me Anything – Day 17 (mile 111/211)
Aware my trek posts have been mostly moodring rambles so far! Ask me anything about the hike? "Preparation"? Gear? Cuisine? The mental game