Zero Day

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Kearsarge Lakes

Zero Day = Hiking day with zero miles hiked. 

I was ready for a Zero Day. We had hiked over Forester Pass and then had a seven mile diversion, off the JMT, over Kearsarge Pass (elevation 11,800) down to Onion Valley to resupply in Independence.

Resupply meant picking up a new supply of food for our next 7 hiking days … also means a lot more to carry.

We got to Independence in good time and enjoyed a shower, burger and sleep in a real bed.  Taking the next day off to just rejuvenate, rehydrate, relax, re everything sounded fascinating to me.

Not gonna happen.

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We kinda compromised, hiked back over Kearsarge Pass (longer from this direction) and stopped early for a lovely day at Kearsarge Lakes, having tea by the shore, watching the fish jump, and enjoying the sun.

Seven days done.  Monster passes ahead

 

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Victor Doerksen

This blog is written to be a kind of virtual trail guide to those who are already into hiking and trekking .... and an inspiration to those who are just beginning to contemplate extended hikes/backpack trips. Hiking is AWESOME!

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