A chance to get away from my normal life and attend our families 18th annual Sierra Trek was just what the doctor ordered. I've had a soul affair with the Eastern Sierras even before I could speak as a child. I spent my first three birthdays staying at June Lake in my great grandfather's cabin on Gull Lake. Ever since I have made it a point to revist the Eastern Sierra every year to recharge the soul.This year did not disappoint. I brought my mountain bike, kayak and fishing poles... but this time I put some milage on the ol' hiking boots. Luckily the muscles still had memory left over from our two trips up Mount Whitney last year and I was able to get to some high alpine lakes in the Bishop Creek region without the usual leg strain. Maybe the soaking at Keough Hotsprings helped too?
Next summer I will be leading a group of friends through Evolution Valley on a 55 mile romp in the high country. I hope that everyone interested will set aside the time now. Seems like the only way one can get the time to do such things anymore.
Well back to the real world... Peace
