Day 3

We resupplied in Tuolumne and Shellie got a bear canister. This is truly where our fun began. We sent John and Janelle home on the bus after breakfast (the largest bisquit sandwich ever!). We met 3 people from Kentucky who are doing the JMT. Lyell Canyon was long and Shellie's feet hurt really bad. Things weren't looking good until we took a break and Shellie changed into her Chaco's. We made it to our destination - a lovely spot on the Lyell Fork. At lunch Matt saw a snake and kept getting woken up by a pesky mouse. We are super sleepy after crummy sleep last night. Too bad you have to set up camp, cook dinner, journal, and clean up before you relax!

Day 2

We saw several deer, a buck, butterflies, an older lady that shouldn't continue on. Long Meadow and Sunrise was gorgeous, as was coming down Cathedral Pass. Today was a bit easier, physically and mentally. It helped that the terrain was completely gorgeous! It makes it very enjoyable. Janelle got some altitude sickness and had a hard time. We took a nice long break past Long Meadow. Matt carried Janelle's pack down Cathedral Pass. Matt didn't sleep last night or the night before, so we are praying for peaceful, deep sleep. We camped tonight at Upper Cathedral Lake. We played Farkel, ate dinner and did some laundry.

Day 1

As we headed out of the Valley we passed Vernal and Nevada falls. We had lunch at Little Yosemite Valley and Matt jumped/fell in the water. He saw a rattlesnake try to get into John's boot. Matt picked it up with a hiking pole and threw it in the water. It swam really fast! This day was particularly challenging because of the difficult terrain and because it is just the start of what feels like an ominous and eternally long trip. We knew the first few days would be hard but we just keep daydreaming of luxurious cruises:) We are taking it day by day and trying to get into the swing of things. Our first goal is to get to Red's Meadow. 8.5 mi, 8:15 min, 3092 cal

Follow the bright red line that starts in the bottom left corner and continue diagonally across to the top right.