On July 28, 2020, I summitted Mt. Whitney, marking the end of a 210-mile, 22-day journey from Yosemite Valley via the John Muir Trail. I got my permit and began planning my trip only three weeks before my July 7th start date, yet having more time still wouldn’t have prepared me for the incredible adventure I embarked on.
On Instagram, I have been sharing more about my experience, both for friends and family who asked but even more so for myself. I hope to one day create a space on my website to share more about all my adventures, big and small, in a beautiful, helpful way. Until then, I thought I’d quickly link to my Instagram posts here to make them easier to sort through.
I’ll update this page as I post more and welcome any questions or comments over on Instagram. I love talking to fellow hikers and hope to someday see you out there. Happy trails!
- Pre-trip announcement
- Posted 7/6
- Completion announcement
- Posted 7/29
- Pre-trip planning
- Posted 7/31
- Day 1
- Happy Isles (Mi 0) to Sunrise Creek (Mi 8)
- Hiked 7/7, posted 8/2
- Days 2 & 3
- Sunrise Creek (mi 8) to Lower Cathedral Lake (mi 17.7), then Tuolumne Meadows Bkpkrs Camp (mi 23)
- Hiked 7/8-9, posted 8/3
- Day 4
- Tuolomne Meadows Bkpkr Camp (mi 23) to Lyell Fork Footbridge (mi 33.5)
- Hiked 7/10, posted 8/5
- Days 5 & 6 Part 1
- Lyell Fork Footbridge (mi 33.5) to Garnet Lake (mi 45.4), then to Red’s Meadow Camp (turnoff at mi 59.2)
- Hiked 7/11-12, posted 8/17
- More coming soon!