Backpacking 7:11:00 [3] 17.6 mi (24:29 / mi) +632m 22:02 / mi
shoes: Timberland Vapor Trail
Day 3 JMT
Hiked to Shadow Lake and Rosalie Lake, with continuous spectacular views of the Minarets and Volcanic Ridge. Saw bear paw prints in a snow patch near Gladys Lake. Hiked through Johnston Meadow, then to Devils Postpile National Monument to see the interesting hexagonal columns. The Devils Postpile is a rare sight in the geologic world and ranks as one of the world’s finest examples of columnar basalt. Finished our enjoyable excursion at Reds Meadow. High point 10,060'. Mileage = 11.4 on trail plus 6.2 exploring off trail.
Yoga 5:00 [2]
shoes: Timberland Vapor Trail
Natarajasana to start the day watching the orange sunlight on the Banner Peak glaciers.