Stats

Start: Tentsite – Mile 733
End: Chicken Spring Lake – Mile 750.8
Elevation Max: 11,213
Elevation Min: 9,657
Elevation Change: 3,202 up & 1,759 down
Average Heart Rate: 127
Walking Time: 5 hrs 27 minutes
Date: 5/18/2022

The Walk

I woke up early and packed up. I wanted to get to Chicken Lake early enough to jump in. I broke camp at 6:30. Time to hit the trail.

After a few morning miles Zoe and I met up with Spilly Billy. He had gone a few miles further the night before.

Then we all hiked to the water. The sierras were beautiful. All morning high Mountain tops peaked through the trees. And we were at elevation! Over 10k feet for most of the day. The trees were gorgeous as well. What a day to be alive.

After water we scooted along to the next water then to Chicken lake. The day ended at about 17 miles and we broke it up with quite a few breaks. It was a beautiful day for hiking.

I got to the cold clear alpine lake. It was frozen only a few weeks ago. I jumped in. Or slowly walked in and dunked my head. When I went underwater I couldn’t take a full breath and I started shivering! It was cold. And I quickly moved to the rock for the sun to warm me up. It was a great day.

Then set up camp and dinner. Tomorrrow will be another relaxing day. About 16 miles to the base of Whitney. We’ll camp there and leave early in the morning, maybe 1am, to climb to the top!