When I'm home and getting up early to climb Tummamoc Hill I skip breakfast until later. That's what I did today. I hit the trail at 7:00, before most other hikers were up. They caught up to me though as the first six miles were uphill and I wasn't in my best shape. The first to catch up was Enda from Oregon. I think of her as Snow White because that is the color of her hair. Later came Pitter Patter and Town Food. Then I played leapfrog with the hordes. 

Several groups were going out at Horseshoe Mesdows for resupply in Lone Pine. A few are doing like me, keep on trucking to Whitney and then resupply in Independence. The next two days will tell me if I can make it up Whitney. Last night I had a terrible headache due to the abrupt change in altitude. I'm hoping that a couple of days in the 11000 foot range will help me get acclimated. I should have enough food to last an extra day but if I don't get a ride quickly to Independence I could be hungry for a bit. 

Pictures: selfies, camp, and hikers hanging out trying to get a cell connection (they never did).

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