Category Archives: 4 – July 2016

Day 86: Pack is still heavy. Running on will power right now. Took a nap near a lake to recharge, but it didn’t do much. Not in the best headspace right now. However, I must admit that climbing over Dicks Pass did lift my spirits… hehe. Glad tomorrow is Saturday.  Dicks Pass: — Day 87:Continue reading “Episode 45: Day 86-88”

Day 84: Absolutely no motivation to get back to trail today. Feeling anxious about my food (too little or too much), anxious about my gear (I keep breaking things) and anxious about my timeline (am I going to make it in time?). Ahhhhh! I’m taking a mental health day – I’m taking a zero. TheContinue reading “Episode 44: Day 84-85”

Day 81: When I left camp at 8am, Blackout was still sleeping. I’m sure he’ll catch up. I decided to do an experiment, and not take pictures today. I found it to be a more intimate experience. Instead of snapping a pic and moving on, I took the time to study the scenery I passed.Continue reading “Episode 43: Day 81-83”

Day 78: Had a wonderful ukulele session this morning – such a worthwhile luxury item.  Got my resupply box at Sonora Pass. I also sent home my bear canister and crampons – won’t be needing those anymore now that I’m out of Yosemite.  While I was eating lunch with two Polish hikers – Magic andContinue reading “Episode 42: Day 78-80”

Hiked out in the morning with Jammin and Superstar. After two big climbs and a WET river crossing we stopped for lunch. We met a group of girls going south who are flip flopping the trail.  Split up with Jammin’ and Superstar, hiked on, and pretty much ran out of gas as I approached DorothyContinue reading “Episode 41: Day 76-77”

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”