July 27- August 1

This was another favorite lake of mine on the TRT (Tahoe Rim Trail). Walking along side was a real thrill. I felt one with the scenery!

 

 These are the kinds of notes hikers leave for each other....I did wonder for a minute if perhaps they wanted a private lake campsite...

 

I met up with Sophia and Dave (he is taking the picture) at Lake Fontanillis the day before - and then again that morning and shared with them that my air mattress no longer held any air. Thus, I had not slept well. So when we met up at Lake Richardson later this day...they insisted that I take one of their air mattress/pad that was functional. I was very moved by their selfless act. They said; "we have only 5 more days on the trail...and you have months!" It made all the difference to my sleep and spirit! (Hope you made it back safely to Canada and I hear from you again!)

Heading into greener terrain-
Trails of enclosing wildflowers

 

My favorite wildflower on the TRT

Looks like mini Tiger lilies? 

 Good bye Lake Tahoe

Twin peaks in Granite Chief Wilderness- Easy to see why it got that name!

Trail Terrain

 

Storm is Brewing: 

Approaching Squaw Valley on TRT section of the PCT 

Hiking the Squaw Valley Slopes.  It is always a thrill for me to hike under the ski chair lifts. I recall thinking two thoughts. First, they must get a lot of snow depth here to cover these rocks.  And second, this the closest I will ever be to a black diamond run!

 July 31

This tent picture and the ones that follow are from the night before I crossed Donner Summit. I purposely selected this high saddle for the view...and because I heard what had to be a bear shaking a tree in the forested area below me. 

There a bear story that some of you may have heard that goes with these views...but it will have to wait to be told in person!  Just know I was never really in harm's way!

July 31 

 sunset in the trees...still hearing the bear! 

August 1:   I opened the tent flap to this!!

August 1st Morning View:

July 25-August 1, 2014

Back on the Trail

Aloha Lake, a Sacramento City reservoir.

The contrast of the blue water, stark gray granite walls, unseemly floating boulders - and among the bare lodgepoles - made this lake as stunning as any I saw on the John Muir section of the PCT.

 

These kind folks were staying at the Mellow Mountain Hostel with me. They were kind enough to give me a lift back to the trailhead from South Lake Tahoe!

Day hikers who were cheering me on my journey!

 










This group of four gals were coming down Dick's Pass when we met. I always enjoy chatting with other hikers. Their encouragement was so welcomed especially since I was on the Pass ascent!

Worth the View

Tired Hiker

  

Jean's New Tent

Moira is Visiting!!