Day 60 – Mile 809.8 to Mile 830

Monday, June 22. Low 40s and clear going up to upper 60s

Up at 5:30. Used up my first battery last night. Not sure why im getting so little recharge out of these batteries lately.

Made 2 water crossings just barely staying on rocks. Some people forded the stream. 

The ascent up Mather Pass was beautiful but very challenging. 

YouTube Video of Mather Pass Ascent

Summited Mather Pass (12,068) at 11:20. Had lunch at the summit.

It took 30 minutes to descend the first sketchy and slippery mile in the snow and rocks. It was a little nerve wracking.

YouTube Video of Mather Pass Descent 

Brad went for a very cold swim.

Descent into Kings Canyon was amazing and very steep.

We made camp at 6:00 by a bog. Worst mosquitos of the trip by far! Quick dinner and in our tents by 7:00.

Technical Notes:

• Protein Shake (10oz): 330 cal, 19g carb, 13.5g fat, 36g protein 
• Banana Chips (18p, 30g): 150 kcal, 20g carb, 8g fat, 1g protein 
• Banana Chips (18p, 30g): 150 kcal, 20g carb, 8g fat, 1g protein 
• Mango (3-4p, 30g): 100 kcal, 25g carb, 0g fat, 0g protein per 
• Ben’s Rice Cold Soak: 250 kcal, 54g carb, 1g fat, 6g protein 
• Fritos 160
• Banana Chips (18p, 30g): 150 kcal, 20g carb, 8g fat, 1g protein 
• Banana Chips (18p, 30g): 150 kcal, 20g carb, 8g fat, 1g protein 
• Skittles (2.17oz): 250 kcal, 56g carb, 2.5g fat, 0g
• Cup noodles protein (8 oz water): 320 Kcal, 38g carb, 12g fat, 16g protein 
• Cup noodles protein (8 oz water): 320 Kcal, 38g carb, 12g fat, 16g protein 
• Jerky 50
• Fritos: 320
• Jerky (2 oz): 140 kcal, 12g carb, 0g fat, 22g protein 
• Water liters: 6
• Miles: 21
• Time: 11:20
• Up: 2818
• Down: 5738
• Calories consumed: 
• Calories burned: 3886
• iPhone battery used: 38%