Day 7 to 8 – Requirement

Day 7 – Flower Lake To Onion Valley – 2.5 Miles

The moon, not quite full, was very bright last night. I thought someone was standing out in our store. No lighthouse was needed for midnight rest.

We get up early to catch a possible transfutor of the 8 am in independence to replenish and a stay in the Mount Williamson motel. We arrived in Onion Valley at 7, we made a coffee and tried to eat as much food as possible.

Today there was no ferry at 8 am. However, a third grade teacher from Las Vegas offered to take us to the city. We have met many teachers here. What a perfect profession you want to enjoy summer adventures.

The Mount Williamson motel and its owners are fantastic. Of course, this is not Comfort Inn, our hotel of choice while through hiking. It is much better. Excellent tips on food and restaurants trucks, incredible history lesson in the area (Charles Manson Trail to a couple of blocks), phenomenal information of trails and better camping places.

The burritos were quite large and very tasty of the truck on the same side of the road as the hotel. A child, full of personality, was working on the counter. I took his food advice and did not disappoint me.

We visited the Palace of Justice, but there were no signs or anything that mentioned Manson. I guess you really don’t want to be famous for him. There are some old pines behind the Palace of Justice that are very interesting to see.

Back on the road tomorrow. We are discussing a pass or two. We have to overcome Kearsarge Pass, but I don’t know if we will try to conquer Glen or not. Our packages will be approximately 12 heavier pounds than today and is a lot of the first pass.

Happy paths and thanks for reading!

Day 8 – Onion Valle

I slept like a baby last night. I have been sleeping quite well along the way, but the belly full of real food and a real bed made the trick. This morning I felt that I had finally slept enough.

Breakfast on Mount Williamson was very pleasant. Bacon and eggs, fruit cup, orange juice, real coffee and a table full of interesting people. Two of the women on the table are from Aiken SC and work in the same place where I worked directly at the university. They are here for a backpacking trip by Whitney and to see the end of a race that begins in Death Valley and ends at Whitney Portal.

Lone Pine Kurt took us and a Belgian couple back to the path. Very interesting man. Air Force Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Transforder driver. Typically spinal and steep roads with drastic falls are difficult for me, even as a passenger. Lone Pine Kurt was flying along the way, talking to all of us in the truck, just occasionally looking at the road. I felt good, he is a professional on these paths and has such a fun behavior that it was impossible to emphasize.

We walk on Kearsarge Pass to JMT. The second time for the pass was a little easier for me. I kept telling me: «This is scary, but not dangerous.» Shit, a small slip and you are a goner. I tried to get the truth away and believe the lie: “This is scary, but not dangerous.

We saw our friend, Steve, from Idaho and thought he would camp near us. It would be a long day for him, he would go to Onion Valley, picking up 6 days of food and going back. The store spots here are widely scattered and hidden in corners and cracks. Steve could be 10 yards away and we may not know.

Tomorrow we approach Glen Pass. A few days ago we were listening to horror stories about the descent. Today everyone says it’s fine. Tomorrow we will see for ourselves.

Have a great night!

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