Day 45: The Perfect Summit

By Rochelle Comeaux | June 18, 2015 |

June 14, 2015 Crabtree Meadow Ranger Station (1.3 on Alternate) 15 Alternate miles (Mt. Whitney summit) 795.6 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + > 3,853 ft, – > 3,853 ft Words fall short on a day like today. Our summit of Mount Whitney was better than we could have hoped, and we decided on the…

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Day 44: Stormy South Sierras

By Rochelle Comeaux | June 17, 2015 |

June 13, 2015 Tentsite near Mulkey Pass junction (744.6) to Crabtree Meadow Ranger Station (1.3 on Alternate) 21.7 PCT miles, 1.3 Alternate miles (Mt. Whitney Summit) 780.6 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 3,306 ft, – 3,372 ft As I write this, rain is pouring down on our tent and any would-be views of Mt.…

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