The harder it is the more worthwhile the journey. ~Alastair Humphreys
Tunnel Creek Road to Gray Lake Junction – 20.2 miles
Rain is pattering on my tent. Luckily, I am warm and cozy well for the most part.
It was a very energetic and dramatic day.
Today started out so easy. Nice cruising down the trail. Tahoe Meadows was beautiful with super deluxe bathrooms any hiker trash would be happy to sleep in. After that things started to spring apart. We hit snow covered trail , then rain, then snow, thunder, oh then navigation became a problem, clouds rolled in, temps dropped, more climbing in the snow, more navigation, and oh the views!!!!
Teamwork was a buzzing.
Water ended up being a problem, so we came up with plan A, B, and C. We went for stopping, melting snow with my jet boil and camping on a high sheltered ridge. It was magic. I think this team works.
Such a dream team! All 3 my mentors. Snow, down trees, mosquitoes,. . the constant disruption and challenge. Where to go? What to do?
Do the Tahoe Rim Trail, NOW.
Which resources do you recommend?
Eric the Black Guide, GPS Route on Gaia, Topo, or Viewranger on your iPhone. You can add Guthook’s App, but it is more like a beta version. Don’t depend on that solely. There are dry stretches on the east and north ends of the lake and some patches of snow.
Did you leave car at a south shore motel?
We asked permission to park there.
Looks like fun!
Challenging and fun!
The weather sure adds the visual drama (as well as the other kinds too). God’s amazing creation is powerfully beauy-full!
Lynda, God’s mighty hand is everywhere in nature. So great.
Awesome, I know ,over used, but great photos!
I never get tired of hearing that.
Looks and sounds like you have an eventful day. Apparently you ladies don’t need no stinkin’ trail. And looks like Wired’s left pant leg blew out (or am I just seeing things)!
No pant leg problem, but it was pretty windy.
Just look at all of those umbrellas… 😉 xoxoxoxoxoxo
You are the trend setter.