Finally, the Sierra! I cannot think of a more appropriate reward for enduring the desert's heat and water shortages. Water flows all around, there's actual grass, and it's cool! The transition from desert to glorious mountains was quick. A cicada cacophony greeted us too.
My lunch spot |
Great root systems |
The climb out of the desert |
Crabtree Meadows |
Almost near the top of Mt. Whitney around 5AM - the morning light illuminated the valley |
More Whitney Climb |
Highest point in the continental US! |
Shelter on top of Whitney |
Some years the hikers would have to go through snow the whole way |
Guitar Lake on the right |
The climb towards Forester Pass, the highest point on the PCT |
Highest point on the PCT and the line between Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park |
The climb over Kearsarge Pass into Independence |
Wow. The next-to-last photo is especially stunning. Looks like it was worth the walk.
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