Will and I took the morning bus from Reds Meadow to Mammoth Lakes. We then spent the day eating pizza and charging our electronics...
Read MoreDay 6: Garnett Lake to Reds Meadow
We made it to Reds Meadow and let me tell you, it’s wonderful. We did laundry, took a shower, and are now talking to a guy hiking the PCT who goes by the name Cyclops. He’s pretty nuts, but fun to talk to.
Read MoreDay 5: Donohue Pass to Garnett Lake
We finally exited Yosemite National Park and entered Ansel Adams National Wilderness.
Read MoreDay 4: Tuolumne Meadows to Donohue Pass
I led us down the wrong path and we went two miles in the wrong direction before I noticed. Luckily it was flat.
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Cathedral looming in the background.
Day 3: Sunrise Creek to Tuolumne Meadows
On the last day of acclimating, Augie and I trekked through the meadow, past the Cathedral and down into Tuolumne Meadows.
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After sunset at Sunrise Creek
Day 2: Little Yosemite Valley to Sunrise Creek
On day 2 of the JMT, Augie and I are still acclimating, we find one of the best spots to pitch a tent and hike up a ridge to catch the moon rise.
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The JMT begins at Happy Isles
Day 1: Happy Isles to Little Yosemite Valley
What I learned on day 1 of the JMT: Yosemite is crowded, Half Dome is scary (and beautiful!) and bears are real.
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The sunlight faded as the last bus of the day brought us into YNP
Introduction & Pre-Hike: Richmond to Yosemite National Park
Introduction to the JMT Diary and pre-hike travels.
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