Backpacking the Emigrant Wilderness, which runs along the spine of California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, is one of my favorite experiences. The ten of us began our adventure in the evening, hiking from the trailhead to Camp Lake. On the way, storm clouds dropped a little rain but then gave way to scattered light over the surrounding peaks. After sunset, we climbed a high ridge above our campsite. The view West silhouetted trees under wisps of clouds.
The next day brought us to Gem Lake camp where we swam in cold mountain waters under granite cliffs. Some fished while others gathered wood for a fire. Sunlight retreated and evening fell as we ate dinner and talked; the dancing light of the campfire was mesmerizing.
Each morning we pushed
The next day brought us to Gem Lake camp where we swam in cold mountain waters under granite cliffs. Some fished while others gathered wood for a fire. Sunlight retreated and evening fell as we ate dinner and talked; the dancing light of the campfire was mesmerizing.
Each morning we pushed