It's been a few days since I've checked in. I know, I know you guys have been clicking the refresh button on your browser for the last 4 days haven't you? Well never fear I managed to find an available, albeit weak, internet source here in Baker, Nevada home of Great Basin National Park. So what have I been up to? Well here's a quick summary:
--Watched athletes of all shapes and sizes and abilities compete in the June Lake Triathalon.
--Hiked the Panam crater near Mono lake under dark skies and booming thunder
--Drove to Lundy canyon (north of Mono lake) and was turned away by scary weather (see bullet number 2). Intent not being totally controlled by the weather I parked the car at Lundy lake, turned on Metallica's “Ride the Lightning” and watched the rain and lightning show
--Crossed the California border into Nevada and gasped in horror when I arrived in Tonopah, Nevada (I had almost booked a night here in the early trip planning stages). Tonoapah is a living ghost town and if I had stayed there it would have sucked the will to live out of me!
--Found the cure for insomnia on Hwy 6 while crossing Nevada. They say Hwy 50 in Nevada is the loneliest road, but the 6 definitely is a close second
--Hiked to southern most glacier in the US within Great Basin National Park, sat down on surprisingly comfortable lazy boy made of rocks, and felt like a king....what no beer too?
--Made it to the summit of Mt Wheeler (13,000 feet) within Great Basin after hiking 4 miles and 3000 foot elevation gain
--Toured the Lehman Caves and saw formations that are thousands of years old. This tour is a must if you ever visit Great Basin
--Saw a guy in Baker with a dread beard. Cool!
--Haven't showered in 4 days
--Haven't shaved in over a week (Ted B are you happy now?)
--Haven't had a gall bladder attack! (I wonder why?)
There must be more but I'm tired, smelly, and my computer battery is slipping away fast.
Today I must leave Great Basin (awesome hiking, caves, camping, etc) but I'm now off to Zion National Park in Utah for 4 days and then on to Bryce National Park on Sunday. Hopefully, I will be able to check in again soon. I will try to post some pictures next time.
The wanderer
1 comments:
Mike, your pictures are all that I expected and more, sounds like you are having a fabulous time. Keep the updates coming, I'm living vicariously through your travels until I can hit the road myself :-)
KB
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