Thursday, July 30, 2009

14,505

That is the elevation, in feet, of Mt. Whitney, up which my two feet were clad in these cozy socks. Mt. Whitney is the highest peak in California and also in the lower 48 states. I'm fairly certain I was the only hiker on Whitney in handknit footwear. We climbed over 6,000 feet in elevation during a 22-mile round trip hike to get there, but it was worth it. It even snowed on us!

We're in the lovely Sequoia National Park today and tomorrow, and then it's off to Portland and a summit of a very different nature!

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  1. SharonJul 31, 2009, 8:39:00 AM

    So did you actually hike 22 miles in one day!!!! If so, then you are the MAN! The socks are what did it for you.

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  2. jannaJul 31, 2009, 10:02:00 AM

    The socks are lovely. Hiking 22 miles and snow -- not so much!

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  3. DonnaJul 31, 2009, 11:20:00 AM

    Wow, Steve! I'm so proud of you. Want to hear all about it in a couple of weeks.
    Drink some good tea for me while you're in Portland and have a great time with the harlot and everyone else!

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  4. JeanneJul 31, 2009, 12:09:00 PM

    Wow - hiking 22 miles? I feel sort of bad I've been lazy all morning now! Have a great time in Portland...

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  5. J.P.Aug 13, 2009, 11:35:00 AM

    22 miles? Geez! At least your feet were comfy in your beautiful new socks! :)

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