John Muir Trail 2013

Elizabeth and I just spent  3 amazing weeks in the wilderness hiking the John Muir Trail. We started in Yosemite Valley & ended at the top of Mt. Whitney (14,495 feet). 218.5 miles over 11 passes with an elevation gain of over 46,000 feet. Elizabeth hiked  with Keen swimming sandals because a yellow jacket attack left her with a foot too swollen to fit in her hiking boots! We both feel humbled, amazed, vulnerable & connected to all things. Thank you, thank you, thank you universe!

 

 

Half Way!

We landed at beautiful Muir Ranch at the half way point, 109 miles woo-hoo!, feeling amazing after a day of soaking in the hot springs. More wilderness ahead. Limited internet access here. Sending love and greeting from the trail~don and elizabeth

Hiking the JMT

Hiked through Yosemite over Donahue Pass.  Island Pass looking out over Banner Peak

John Muir Trail Gear

 Don on a prep hike up Table Mountain with Yosemite in the distance!

Our 10 day food drop(sent to Muir Trail Ranch) lovingly prepared by Elizabeth.

 Don holding the bucket with the 10 days worth of food sent to Muir Ranch!

 

Elizabeth holding up our Ultra Lightweight "Big Agnes" tent. 

 Here's the majority of our gear. Elizabeth''s is on the left and Don's is on the right.
List to follow.