Day 6: 8/11/20
Start time: 6:35 A.M.
Finish time: 6:25 P.M
Total time: 11 hours 50 minutes
Mile Marker: 138.5
Miles Hiked Today: 23.4
It only took 100 miles, but the Sierra's finally delivered today. I've had some moments so far that have been beautiful, but today was gorgeous all day.
I've been pretty spoiled having the Rockies as my playground. It's hard not to make apples to apples comparisons while I'm hiking. So far the Sierras have been putting forth a Red Delicious effort. Bright and pretty on the surface, but mealy and unappetizing when you dig in. Today we hit a new level of apple. I have no idea if Opal Apples are the pinnacle of the apple world, but my sister goes bonkers for them every year when they hit the produce shelves. Today the Sierras brought that Opal Apple energy all day long.
I had to make it over Muir Pass, and it was breathtaking the whole way up and the whole way down. I made it to the top in time for lunch and got two bites in when the rain storm I was sure would pass let me know it wasn't going anywhere. I quickly packed up and headed down while it was a light drizzle. The drizzle got harder and colder and eventually turned to graupel. Even still it was beautiful hiking. I welcomed the colder weather while it lasted.