While the snowmelt has starting, there is still consistent snow pack above 10,000 feet as we travel north through Kings Canyon National Park. We feel so blessed to have the opportunity to see the Sierras like this. Mornings have come early in the Sierras because of the snow-we are getting up between 4 and 5 am to start hiking while the snow pack is still hard. By 11 am, the snow is turning to slush and we want to be wearing shorts and a t-shirt because it is so warm! I always dreamed of playing in the snow in the summertime, so I guess my dream came true!
While I'm not a morning person, we do stop hiking by mid-afternoon usually and just take in the world around us. Aside from the massive amount of marmots, we've watched deer graze in the one of the few snow-free meadows and watched a coyote hunting in another snow-covered meadow. We sat in awe as he pounced right through the softened snow to try to catch his dinner. All we could see was his tail wagging in the air as he searched for his dinner deep in the snow. It feels like we are getting a special glimpse into this world in transition. While the hiking is harder, we are being rewarded by the view of all the natural wonders around us.
So grat to see you safely. Making your way!
ReplyDeleteThe crew loves hearing of your progress along the trail. Keep posting! We recently did a shakedown trip on the AT with several newbies to backpacking. They all did great. Perhaps someday they will take on a challenge like you.
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