Summer is almost here
it is time to put on a flowy strappy dress and sandals
it is time to camp, backpack, and road trip
I have all of the above ready; outfits and trips
This weekend will be in Big Pine to see Sierra Nevada s ancient bristlecone pine forest and bag White Mountain (the 3rd highest peak in CA) even though my knee is still impaired
Next weekend will be in Big Pine again for a 4-day backpacking in Big Pine Lakes area of the Sierra
Starting July, a 2-week trip to bag Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen, and see the southern cascade part of Oregon wilderness with my fellow hikers
When they are done, I ll keep driving, to Portland, to Seattle (fish market and the Sound) before heading back to LA via the coast to Wine Country, Point Reyes, Half Moon Bay, Monterey, and Central Coast (roasted oysters, here I come!).
If I bag Shasta and White this summer, I am hoping that I can bag Whitney, the highest not only in CA but in the lower 48. Currently I am on wait list for the day hike (not interested in overnight). Hopefully someone will drop out to bump me into the going list.
August will be New Mexico, bagging its highest peak and a week of dude ranching in Gila National Park (fingers crossed that the wild fire will be tamed by then)
So much to look forward to, not to mention my new mixed martial arts training (am stiff and black/blue but having a ball)