Day 5: Rest and Recharge at Ritter
Today we remain at the same camp in the Ritter Lakes Basin, where we have observed the Sabbath and enjoyed a reprieve from carrying heavy packs. We are camped at 11,000 feet or I…
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Day 4: Sabbath Layover in the Ritter Lakes Basin
I've been hiking with my friend Daniel, almost yearly, for a long time. Today (Friday) is always a special day on our treks. Since sunset marks the beginning of the Sabbath and a layover…
Day 3: Island Time
I awoke again early (but no alarm this time) to sunrise alpenglow on the peaks surrounding our camp. I lazily shoved my camera out my tent and randomly snapped a few uncomposed photographs, and…
Day 2: In the Shadow of the Minarets
I awoke to a light breeze whistling its tune across the peak of my little pyramid shelter sometime in the middle of the night. I peeked out the open roof created by having both…
Day 1: Minaret Lake
Late this morning, my son Chase, my friend Daniel, and I left Devil's Postpile packed with 10 days of provisions and started making our way towards the Sierra Crest. The temperatures were hot, winds…