Day 53: Nearly a Nero

June 22, 2015 (11th Re-Ration – Mammoth Lakes) Lake Virginia (891.6) to Red’s Meadow – Mammoth Lakes (906.7) 15.1 PCT miles today 950.8 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 1,208 ft, – 3,732 ft Originally today was just going to be another day of hiking. The plan was to hike an average of 21 miles…

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Day 52: Beauty Around Every Corner

June 21, 2015 Tentsite at Bear Creek Ford (869.0) to Lake Virginia (891.6) 22.6 PCT miles today 935.7 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 5,150 ft, – 5,354 ft We didn’t realize until just now that today’s elevation gain and loss was actually greater than any other day we’ve had in the Sierras. It makes…

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