Destination: Saddle at Jack's Creek
Miles: 22
Adrian:
The day started with a long, sandy uphill and ended with a glorious sunset and a great campsite situated on a saddle with great views to the west and north.
We ran into trail angel Moto-Mary, who got her name from the motorcycle she rides to and from her water cache. Sometimes she rides with over 40 gallons at a time. Did I mention she's in her 70s? At the cache were Squatch and Jester, who are both filming trail life. Whew, S.O.L., and Coyote were also there. We hadn't seen them since the campfire at the Saufley's and they are a great bunch to hang out with.
After the cache there was a long climb to the highest point between Mexico and Walker Pass just a few miles ahead. We crested the highpoint and saw the smoke.
I haven't written about it yet but there is a fire ahead just north of Kennedy Meadows where we have
resupply packages waiting for us. Rumor has it the trail is open but the Forest Service is escorting hikers through. Fires are a part of the hike but this is a terrible place to have one. Kennedy Meadows is the symbolic start of the Sierra and only 3 days from the start of the Whitney climb. A closure here would be heartbreaking. There was lots of smoke but the westerly winds kept it away from us and over the desert.
Tonight we sleep thinking about what might happen in Kennedy Meadows.
Kirsten:
Adrian summed up the day pretty well. I'm focused on ending this desert section on a strong and positive note.
We're meeting new hikers all the time and starting to form friendships with a number of others.
My body is feeling good for a thru-hiker. I still cramp up easily after breaks and oftentimes experience sharp stabbing sensations in my heels and footpads. This all fades away after getting back on the trail and hiking a mile or two.
Miles: 22
Adrian:
The day started with a long, sandy uphill and ended with a glorious sunset and a great campsite situated on a saddle with great views to the west and north.
We ran into trail angel Moto-Mary, who got her name from the motorcycle she rides to and from her water cache. Sometimes she rides with over 40 gallons at a time. Did I mention she's in her 70s? At the cache were Squatch and Jester, who are both filming trail life. Whew, S.O.L., and Coyote were also there. We hadn't seen them since the campfire at the Saufley's and they are a great bunch to hang out with.After the cache there was a long climb to the highest point between Mexico and Walker Pass just a few miles ahead. We crested the highpoint and saw the smoke.
I haven't written about it yet but there is a fire ahead just north of Kennedy Meadows where we have
resupply packages waiting for us. Rumor has it the trail is open but the Forest Service is escorting hikers through. Fires are a part of the hike but this is a terrible place to have one. Kennedy Meadows is the symbolic start of the Sierra and only 3 days from the start of the Whitney climb. A closure here would be heartbreaking. There was lots of smoke but the westerly winds kept it away from us and over the desert.Tonight we sleep thinking about what might happen in Kennedy Meadows.
Kirsten:
Adrian summed up the day pretty well. I'm focused on ending this desert section on a strong and positive note.
We're meeting new hikers all the time and starting to form friendships with a number of others.
My body is feeling good for a thru-hiker. I still cramp up easily after breaks and oftentimes experience sharp stabbing sensations in my heels and footpads. This all fades away after getting back on the trail and hiking a mile or two.
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