Mammoth Pics

Mammoth Mountain

Danny and I just got back from a backpacking trip to Mammoth Lakes. We hiked about a total of 20 miles in 4 days. so not very many however not exactly an easy hike. The elevation change was around 2000 feet. On the first day I got altitude sickness and ended up puking on the side of the trail. Not too classy. I struggled to reach the top, where we camped at Garnet Lake. It was one of the most challenging hikes I have done yet. Mostly since I was sick and carrying a fifty pound pack and hiking straight up. Danny and Scott even helped me out at one point and carried my pack for me. Embarrassing, but hey, I was puking. Garnet Lake was however an amazing reward for such an overwhelming hike. Crystal clear waters, ominous rock walls and snow capped peaks. Gorgeous. The following day Dan and I got separated from Scott and slightly lost on the trail, so most of the day was spent searching for each other. Which completely sucked. The following day Danny and Scott went off in search of more mountain men to join our camp and found Josh Brown and some dude named Jeremy. We all went fishing and then hiking. It was great. on Thursday Dan and I said goodbye to Scott, Josh, and Jeremy as they headed out for the John Muir trail and we headed for home. Check out the pics.

A volunteers duty....

Today Dan and I are started our first day as Golden Gate Parks National Conservancy Trail Keepers. We are headed to Milagre Ridge to do some hiking and research. I am very excited! Pics to follow.