Haikublue: I am reading a bit of your journal every day in anticipation of my hike. I am trying to ration the reading a bit to make it last. Somehow, seeing the trip though your eyes makes my upcoming trip seem far more real than just an anticipated start date and a list of logistical arrangements to be taken care of. You have a good eye for detail and a sensitive approach to our environment; I hope to follow in your footsteps both literally and figuratively. Many thanks!

Right now, I am trying to figure out how to get 12 days worth of food into a BV 400 for the MTR to Whitney Portal leg plus side trips part of the journey. I am currently considering using a hydraulic press to compress things. I remember when you were having the same problem; I'm not quite so casual about the issue now that I'm facing it!