Alpenglow over the lake.
Entered into desolation wilderness.
I think today has actually been my biggest mileage at 23. Last night was surprisingly warm, i had to unzip my sleeping bag. I woke to my sleeping bag damp but everything else dry. The hike out this morning crossed through so many pretty lakes but the mosquitos were bad. We climbed dicks pass at a gradual incline but it was hot. I didn't even wear a jacket out in the morning. I always really look forward to lunch these days but it always goes by so fast. The afternoon went by pretty quick too. I was deep into all my podcasts.
Trees do funny things out here.
Most of the day was passing by many lakes and other hikers which is weird bc it's a weekday. A couple of thru hikers passed but not many. It was super buggy at many places though. Finally arrived at camp w the married folk, Lavern and ranger. I would like to start getting to camp earlier so that I can wake up earlier but it's become a cycle now and can't wake up super early anymore.