June 30th, 2018 We slept in this morning because after a few big days we realized we might be behind on sleep. That helped us today–we felt energized and cheerful. We spent part of the morning identifying/recognizing scenery from a…
June 28th, 2018 We left Yosemite today and immediately the trail got easier and better graded. It was a supreme change. Then we hit the 1,000 mile mark which feels like a good accomplishment. We realized that we are not…
June 26th, 2018 We got a late start leaving the Yosemite campground today because we decided to wait for the restaurant to open for coffee and second breakfast… And third breakfast. It was great. Shortly after getting on the trail…
June 24th, 2018 We spent the morning hanging out with Kate and Jen before seeing them off a little after noon. Then we hiked over Thousand Islands Pass, which was definitely the easiest Pass yet. As we walked we could…
June 22nd, 2018 We took the ferry out of VVR this morning so we couldn’t get started until 10. The late start was nice, but we’re meeting our friends Kate and Jen tomorrow and we wish we had been able…
June 20th, 2018 Today was Selden Pass. It was the easiest of the passes so far–a gradual approach with just 3,000 feet of gain, and almost no snow at the top. We got to the pass at around 14:00 and…
June 18th, 2018 We went over Mather Pass today. The approach was gradual but the descent was snowy and difficult. At the top we realized we should do a big day to reduce the mileage for Muir Pass tomorrow, which…
June 16th, 2018 We decided to walk a half day today so we could camp at Rae Lakes, which we remembered was one of the most beautiful areas during our 2015 Sierra hike. First, we had to get over Glen…
June 14th, 2018 Today instead of hiking the PCT we took a side trail up Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48 states. We left camp set up and only brought fanny packs and water bottles along for…
June 12th, 2018 We heard a lot of military jets flying overhead today. One came by really loud and it couldn’t have been more than a few hundred feet up. It was scary! We figure one of the bases nearby…
We compiled everything we’ve learned from thousands of miles of hiking into this guide and recipe book! We hope you enjoy it!
-Renee and Tim
