SF2T- Post Script-1
As you may now know, I got off trail due to some heart palpitations and an episode of irregular pulse. I thought it unwise to continue solo as Cappuccino was leaving the hike to...
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SF2T- Day 7
Last night. Yes, well last night was not the best for me. The weather was perfect, I was warm enough, and the stars were out in full array. But I woke up with a...
SF2T- Day 6
10 miles and 5,412 ft of elevation gain today. Camped beside the Santa Barbara River last night. Up at 5:05 a.m. with a breeze and the temperature at 39° (windchill equals ~34°). We were...
SF2T- Day 5
12.4 mi. 900 ft up, 3,000 down. After a windy night near 12,000 feet at Truchas Lake, we were on the trail by 6:40. The first 3 miles were a pleasant climb through remarkably...
SF2T- Day 4
On the trail by 6:05 to tackle the 1,500 feet of elevation gain in the first 2 miles of trail today. Moving up through dead and dying bark beetle-infested trees is sad. When Cappuccino...
SF2T- Day 3
Up at 5 a.m. and on trail by 6:20. We started with a 400-foot climb to the ridge above our campsite. Then it was over a saddle filled with moderately healthy pines, and we...
4 responses to “SF2T- Day 3”
Looks beautiful, but 81 sounds hot with packs! thank you for the update! Happy trails.
It was a bit hot, but there was a nice breeze and there was almost no humidity, so not too bad. I think that was the hottest day of our trip.
Got to find the right hammock trees. Well done. “After that, we met a trail crew cutting away blown-down trees blocking the trail. Since it is a designated wilderness, they can only use hand tools, making it demanding and slow work.” I had no idea chainsaws were verboten in Wilderness areas. More of America’s heroes at work! Stunning blue sky and two happy campers! Thanks for taking me along.
Yeah, the right trees are essential for a good hammock setup, just like a flat smooth spot for a tent. And, yes, with rare exceptions, there are no motorized anything presently allowed in the Wilderness areas. In fact bikes and wheeled vehicles like carts are also banned