Today was a very rewarding time in Sequoia to explore a well-known meadow to get away, open the spirit, and see what the time might bring. It didn’t take long to get separated from visitors, and in no time, I had the meadow to myself some distance away. Quiet, still, and cold, I saw beauty in the wildness of this place.
Today we spent time exploring Tokopah Canyon. We haven’t been along this route in Winter, so we thought it worthwhile to give it a try. The visit was largely to accomplish a few objectives and the wilderness was a benefit on top of it all. It was mostly to check ourselves, our gear and equipment for further outings scheduled ahead.
Today I saw more beauty in one day than ever before. But it came with a price. Completed 7-miles of trekking through the Trail of the Sequoias. I made it a goal to get through the heart of Giant Forest. And I accomplished that goal, but it was a rough 7 miles for some reason. I now have blisters, back pain, a headache, and overall soreness.
It was a lot of work getting this done, but the whole experience included views of Sawtooth Pass, Black Rock Pass, an encounter with a mother bear and two cubs at Circle Meadow, cross-country exploration jumping from one high meadow to another, coming upon a new all-time favorite meadow, and gathering hundreds of photos just like these.
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