Chapter Six: Amped
*This is a photo companion to my book, Crunch: A Million Snowy Steps Along the Pacific Crest Trail, available on Amazon here.
May 13, 2017
Olancha Pass Junction
Frozen streams along the trail in the morning.
Walking along snow fields with hidden dangers underneath.
Everyone smiling on our first consistent stretch of snow.
Everyone figuring out how to strap on their crampons.
They go on our feet, right?
Moving into the snow drifts in forested sections.
Vagabond Runner cruising through the hard morning snow.
Miguel demonstrating proper "Yard Sale" technique while his super helpful friend takes pictures.
Miguel making fresh glissade tracks! Much more fun than walking downhill...
Walking across Gomez Meadow.
Camp at Gomez Meadow.