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Day 74: Left Glen Aulin at 8:30am. Made 11 miles before lunch. Took a late afternoon break by a lake where I met a Korean couple, Tchoy and Minu (aka Sobonobo and Nutella). They carried a guitalele (small guitar) and a ukulele – so cool! There was a bunch of climbing later in the day,Continue reading “Episode 40: Day 74-75”

Day 72: So my phone’s out of battery, but it’s not a big deal since I was going to have a chance to charge later in the day at my next resupply point – Tuolumne Meadows, only 12 miles away.  During the hike, I was stopped by a park ranger who verified that I hadContinue reading “Episode 39: Day 72-73”

Day 70:  As I was packing up in the morning, Aaron (who apparently had an early start) hiked up and hung out while I got ready.  There was minimal climbing today, so I was able to maintain a good pace.  It was quite scenic – lots of woods, mountains, and creeks. Camped with a guyContinue reading “Episode 38: Day 70-71”

Day 68: Today, I took a mental health day. Slept in, ate a bunch, did some laundry, took a nap – all the good stuff.  I also made time to call the family, with whom I minimized the food related struggles I just went through as I answered “how are you doing?” question, as notContinue reading “Episode 37: Day 68-69”

Day 65: I didn’t wake up hungry today. I am so grateful to have that basic need met.  For breakfast, I had the best hot cocoa of life (another generous donation from the Hartz family).  After picking up my resupply bucket from Muir Trail Ranch, I packed up and hit the trail. Slowly but surelyContinue reading “Episode 36: Day 65-67”

Although I started the day pretty early, I also started the day pretty hungry. All I have left at this point is two 3oz tuna packets and about a cup of rice. This is bad… While I was taking a rest and refilling water, Honey Bee and Hidalgo passed by and pointed out the greenContinue reading “Episode 35: Day 64”

Day 62: Beautiful morning! Climbed up to Mather Pass and was rewarded with a spectacular view. It was a tricky descent, as there was a lot of snow, and I often had to improvise my own trail.  Later in the day I met Derek, who spends his summers hiking and fishing in the Sierra (heContinue reading “Episode 34: Day 62-63”

Day 59: I was right by a water source, had an amazing view, and a good book. Just the right ingredients for a perfect rest day. The reading material, courtesy of a hiker box, was intense. John Howard Griffin, a white journalist who, through medication, darkened his skin to live as a black man forContinue reading “Episode 33: Day 59-61”