Palisade Lake over Mather Pass to North of Lake Marjorie Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/0mqDhUDKwpnDvIFoQYR524?si=n1cSu2DwQHqCnS4xPPrF0g The cowboy camp ended up okay. The only issue was the moon. It was so bright it kept me up until past 1. Even through my buff over my eyes, I couldn’t block out the light. Around 4 the moon went behind the … Continue reading Day 21

Palisade Creek to Palisade Lake Camp Site (prepare for Mather Pass) I had a fitful night of sleep. When the morning came, I realized I slept past the sunrise and didn’t want to get out of my semi warm tent and sleeping bag. “I don’t want to hike today.” Then my body chimed in...” but … Continue reading Day 20

Lake Helen to Palisade Creek Tent site After the harrowing experience of coming down Muir, I decided not to repeat that for Mather. I would make sure to camp close to the pass and then do it in the morning vs trying to do a pass in the afternoon. When I woke up Becky and … Continue reading Day 19

Evolution Lake to Lake Helen The morning was a lazy one. Marilyn and I decided we would separate after Muir and get back to our solo adventures. However, camping at lot “on top of the world” camp site had cost us miles (she wanted to be at Sapphire the night before) and we wouldn’t be … Continue reading Day 18

Evolution Creek to Evolution Lake I slept far better than I did the night before and when I opened my eyes, I was instantly grateful. Today was Evolution Creek. The big three hazards that southbound JMT’ers worry about is Bear Creek, Evolution and Muir Pass. Basically if you do these three, then the likelihood you … Continue reading Day 17

MTR Hot Springs to South Fork San Juaquin River camp site Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/2BuhGnXpqMQ8BvOUZpmaVl?si=x3CYb9DLTqia5WCJj8irrA The night was miserable. Being a lower elevation meant that it was warmer and more humid. I spent most of the night alternating between extremely hot and sweaty, to cooling off too quickly and getting cold and clammy. I checked the weather … Continue reading Day 16

One of my favourite things about Creation is how it continues on without my input. I think I often fall into the trap of believing that without my efforts, everything will fall apart. That’s been true for a lot of my relationships, friendships and work life. It’s true that contribution is key, but contribution is … Continue reading Time in Creation

Heart Lake to Muir Trail Ranch Resupply Day! I started my day with Butternut Squash soup. I learned that Marilyn makes all of her own backpacking food. She introduced me to her “soup course” which aids digestion and helps pass the time while the food is rehydrating. Lucky for me, I dehydrated a soup on … Continue reading Day 15

Bear Creek Ridge to Heart Lake I woke up and watched the sky turn pink and purple. I really could never get tired of watching the sun wake the world up. Marilyn and I got moving around the same time. I learned more about her over dinner last night and breakfast. She had connected with … Continue reading Day 14

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jJk9tsYXCy0&feature=youtu.be (Heads up... I'm at 13:35 ish bit worth watching the whole thing!)