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THE ART OF HIKING
California
Gear for 21 days of Backpacking in the Sierras/ on the John Muir Trail
The complete list of what I brought on my 21 day backpacking trip in the Sierras (partial JMT + side quests) and thoughts on what worked and what I would change! This was my longest continuous backpacking trip ever, and also my first trip in the Sierras! I was unsure about what conditions I would encounter. Would it freeze at night, as it can easily do when hiking above 10,00 feet even in the middle of summer? How often would it be rainy or thundery? With a wide range of po
Thousand Island Lake to Ediza Lake
Today brought me from one spectacular lake to another as I detoured from the John Muir Trail and hiked to Ediza Lake.
Donohue Pass to Thousand Island Lake
4 | Twelve spectacular hours on trail hiking from my camp below Donohue pass to Island Pass and Thousand Island Lake.
Into the Alpine Basins Below Donohue Pass
3 | Time to head uphill after a relaxing day in the valley following Lyell Creek up rocky trails and into an amazing basin full of wildflowers. Day three on trail was amazing!
Backpacking into the Lyell River Canyon
2 | Time to put the backpack on and hike into Lyell Canyon, a land of meadows, pine trees, river, and storm clouds.
The Sierras Adventure Begins: Traveling to CA and Acclimation Days in Yosemite
1 - The Sierras backpacking adventure begins with a few days to acclimate and paint in Yosemite.
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