Day 61 – Mile 830 to Mile 847

Tuesday, June 23. Low 40s and clear going up to mid-70s.

Up at 5:30. On trail at 6:40.

Lots of water crossings and magnificent waterfalls. We followed the river for the first 8 miles.

We started the summit ascent of Muir Pass at about 11:30 and reached the summit of Muir Pass (11,970) at 1:20. Spectacular views and a hard ascent up here. River crossings, multiple snow fields, a sketchy snow bridge, more big snow fields, and lots of frozen lakes.

YouTube Video of Muir Pass Ascent

Started down the backside of Muir Pass at 2:00. More amazing lakes and some snow, but a long, annoying descent across snow fields and boulder fields.

Hard hiking in snow fields and boulder fields for 3 miles down off Muir Pass. Then another 7 beautiful but hard miles to our campsite.

YouTube Video of Muir Pass Descent 

Camp at 5:30. Awesome views.

We made it halfway through CA today!

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 
• Mango (3-4p, 30g): 100 kcal, 25g carb, 0g fat, 0g protein per 
• Cup noodles stir fry (8 oz water): 370 Kcal, 54g carb, 13g fat, 8g protein x 2
• Jerky 50
• Skittles (2.17oz): 250 kcal, 56g carb, 2.5g fat, 0g
• Banana Chips (18p, 30g): 150 kcal, 20g carb, 8g fat, 1g protein 
• Banana Chips (18p, 30g): 150 kcal, 20g carb, 8g fat, 1g protein 
• 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 75
• Skittles (2.17oz): 250 kcal, 56g carb, 2.5g fat, 0g
• Fritos: 320
• Water liters: 6
• Miles: 18.2
• Time: 11:00
• Up: 4613
• Down: 2454
• Calories consumed: 3035
• Calories burned: 3759
• iPhone battery used: 25%