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Sierra High Route (SHR) Segment 1 – Copper Creek trailhead to Southlake and Bishop

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Murali C BPL Member
PostedAug 23, 2021 at 9:52 am

Youtube video

Country United States
State California
Area Seqouia, Kings and Yosemite – Inyo
Trip Month (07) – July

Report / Notes
After reading Manfred’s SHR report from his 2020 trip and Dan Stenziano’s Super Sierra High Route, I decided I needed to head out to the SHR while I am still young and can do it. Trailed hikes can wait.

I usually write lengthy blogs with pictures and video snippets. But, not many folks read it. Also maintaining a WordPress account became an expensive affair. So, decided to start making videos. Still learning to make them.

Advertised for partners here on BPL and got couple of folks to do it with since I do not have any off trail navigation experience. Got an awesome navigator from BPL – Chris M. He was relentless. Had a great nose for direction. He used to read Roper’s book every night and just before we got to the pass to see which way we should attack the pass. Couldn’t have done it without Chris. Thanks a lot Chris for making this trip possible.

David Gardner BPL Member
PostedAug 23, 2021 at 7:45 pm

Thanks Murali. It was a great trip, and I couldn’t have done it without you and Chris. Love the video and images and your commentary (although big volume difference between the music and you speaking!) But…..who strapped that bowling ball to my gut? Sigh…

I’m posting my own report now. Till next time!

Murali C BPL Member
PostedAug 23, 2021 at 8:21 pm

David was the fearless guy…..was fascinating to see him walk without poles up or down. I still remember getting to Marion lake after Red Pass and looking at the steep scree down to Marion Lake. Chris and I were debating backtracking to find a different way to get to Marion Lake. David said – no way am I backtracking and started going down the chute. Chris and I followed….and it was not so bad.

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