About half of the camp had left by the time I hit the trail at 8:00. It turned out that by the end of the day every one of them along with a few others arrived at the same camping area I chose weeks ago.
I played leapfrog with several hikers as we took breaks at different times. The only one I didn't leap was PitterPat. She passed me as if on a mission. Tonight in camp I wondered how she looked so clean and fresh. I suppose it was because she had arrived hours earlier and had time to rest and freshen up.
Many hikers are resupplying at Lone Pine in a couple of days. That should break up this bubble. Others are doing as I will, resupply at Independence after trying to go up Whitney. I checked my itinerary and I'm not sure I'll make it up Whitney. Somehow I scheduled a 24 mile day. I don't think that will happen considering how my feet and legs feel after weeks off the trail. Time will tell.
Sorry, only one picture. I wonder what this plant is? It sure stood out!
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