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Kearsarge Pass: Solo Wilderness Trip

HIKE TO: Kearsarge PassTRAILHEAD: Kearsarge Pass TrailMILES: 9.3 miles out and backTIME: 1 night (commonly done as a day hike)DATE I FIRST WENT: 8/17/18 – 8/18/18DIFFICULTY: moderateELEVATION: 11,760 ftELEVATION GAIN: 2,595 ftPERMIT: no for day hikes, yes for overnight campingLOCATION: Inyo National Forest, Eastern Sierra CA Last August [8.17.18] I decided it was time for

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Hiking Mount Whitney 14,505 ft. for the first time as a beginner backpacker

Two weeks ago [8.25.15] at 9 am, I summited Mt Whitney… and it was amazing!!  How many people can say that?  Well I’ve been told only 30% of hikers who attempt it will succeed in summiting.  I’ve never even thought about doing this until early this year.  I knew someone that went last year, and someone else

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