Thursday, July 21, 2011

Backpacking in the Lower Kern Valley

When Ben told me he wanted to backpack for 26 miles, I was hesitant at first but we did it! The first day we hiked 6 miles, the second day 11 miles, third day 6 and on our fourth day we just hiked the final few miles back up to the car. Other than needing some better shoes, it went fairly well...the second day my feet hurt so bad but I never got physically too exhausted from it. Now Ben is planning for us to hike the John Muir trail next summer (215 miles!)...we'll see if I can work up the courage for that!!! Here's some pictures to enjoy!



Starting out on the trail! I'm a little nervous about what's to come...Ben, of course, is just excited and determined...lol.





Our first camp site near the Little Kern








We did it!! Off to go get some serious pulled pork sandwiches as a treat for finishing the whole loop!

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