Monthly Archives: June 2018

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Posted on June 30, 2018 by trailhiker

When I planned to hike in The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park I had in mind to visit on a warm day, since the park is heavily forested and shaded – a great destination for a warm day when … Continue reading →

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PCT Section O: Bartle Gap to Ash Camp

Posted on June 27, 2018 by trailhiker

In general, hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) require some advance planning, whether single-day or multi-day hikes.  However, this hike had a longer than usual planning timeline.  In November 2017 I did 4 day hikes in the same area … Continue reading →

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Mt Whitney Trail: Whitney Portal to Outpost Camp (in daylight)

Posted on June 17, 2018 by trailhiker

When I hiked the Mt Whitney Trail from Whitney Portal to the summit of Mt Whitney two summers ago, several factors were in my favor.  I was lucky to be able to join, at the last minute, a group that … Continue reading →

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