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I made it in and out of Kearny with ease, thanks to Gary and the Old Time Pizza crew, who make it easy for hikers to get to town and get what they need (which interestingly seems to often involve pizza).
Read MoreFrom the desert canyons, the trail ascended to the higher elevations on the east side of the Superstition Mountains.
Read MoreWe camped at Roosevelt Lake Marina and left as a group in the morning. The day started with a short road walk to reach the AZT Trailhead off of State Route 188.
Read MoreWe had breakfast at the hotel, sauntered over to McDonaldās and leisurely made our way back to the trail.
Read MoreAfter leaving the hotel, we walked along the road until we were able to catch a ride to Pine.
Read MoreThe day began with a satisfying breakfast at Martanne's where we discussed our plans for the next couple of days.
Read MoreWe waited for sunrise, packed up our gear, and set off on the trail together.
Read MoreAfter packing up camp, we visited the general store, and headed towards the canyon.
Read MoreThis was one of the coldest mornings we've had on the trail.
Read MoreWhile having breakfast at the diner counter the next morning, we noticed another couple sitting beside us who weren't hikers.
Read MoreAfter an 8 hour solo road trip I was relieved to see signs that read, āWelcome to Grand Canyon National Parkā. It was a Monday afternoon, start of the work week, surely the park would be empty...
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For our summer vacation Cosmo and I decided we would spend a month and a half walking in the Sierra Nevada. We made plans to hike the High Sierra Trail and explore new territory in our favorite mountain range.
Read MoreWe arrived at Walker Pass Campground feeling strong and with a desire to keep walking, so onward we went! We mingled with hikers at our newly earned seat at the Walker Pass picnic table.
Read MoreDay 16
July 3RD, 2019
In the morning, Cosmo and I enjoyed a short trail run to the scenic Lone Pine Lake and then traveled south to Lancaster to fill up on resupply food and prepare for the next part of our summer adventure.
Read MoreWe woke up at 2:30am in a rest stop parking lot off of Highway 395. It was dark outside and we were exhausted but needed to be at the Agnew Meadows parking area in Mammoth, CA no later than 7:00am (the time when the shuttles begin and the roads are closed to regular cars).
Read MoreA restaurant at a trailhead can be a dangerous thing, especially when that restaurant has vegan options and outdoor seating. Cosmo and I sat on the patio of the Cedar Grove Lodge, overlooking Copper Creek, and enjoyed our non-dehydrated breakfast (and lunch).
Read MoreThe trail to Muir Pass is buried underneath miles of glistening snow fields.In a high snow year, such as this, the snow covers miles of ground on both sides of the pass.
Read MoreNothing prepares you for the Grand Canyon. No matter how many times you read about it or see it pictured, it still takes your breath away. Your mind, unable to deal with anything on this scale, just shuts down and for many long moments you are a human vacuum, without speech or breath, but just a deep, inexpressible awe that anything on this earth could be so vast, so beautiful, so silent. - Bill Bryson
Read MoreGoing with the flow has been a consistent theme amongst my outdoor adventures.
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