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.
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| My lunch spot |
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| Great root systems |
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| The climb out of the desert |
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| Crabtree Meadows |
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| Almost near the top of Mt. Whitney around 5AM - the morning light illuminated the valley |
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| More Whitney Climb |
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| Highest point in the continental US! |
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| Shelter on top of Whitney |
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| Some years the hikers would have to go through snow the whole way |
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| Guitar Lake on the right |
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| The climb towards Forester Pass, the highest point on the PCT |
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| Highest point on the PCT and the line between Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park |
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| 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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