I heard some animal walk by my tent when I woke up around 7:30am. Through the tent mesh I saw a big fat marmot standing 3 feet away from me. Definitely not something you see everyday back home.
John Muir Trail Day 5: Tuolumne Meadows to Donohue Pass
After packing quickly, I went to see if Buzz and G-Man were still around. They were getting ready and invited me to hike with them.
John Muir Trail Day 4: Lower Cathedral Lake to Tuolumne Meadows
It was cold sleeping without the tent’s rain fly. Temperature dipped below 40°F (4.5°C). The sleeping bag kept my body warm but my face was freezing.
John Muir Trail Day 3: Sunrise Creek Crossing to Lower Cathedral Lake
Right after leaving camp, the trial begins to climb up Sunrise Mountain. Going up what seemed to be an endless series of switchbacks.
John Muir Trail Day 2: Clouds Rest Junction to Half Dome to Sunrise Creek Crossing
I set the alarm for 5am but didn’t get up until 6:30. I slept pretty well for being the first night of the hike. The Thermarest NeoAir mattress was very comfortable and I woke up rested and with no aches.
