Schiavoni Files

Went camping.

First day climbed 3,000 ft. to a 9,000 ft snow-covered summit (pictured right). Didn't realize that the trail was closed due to snow until it was too late. Came back wet and tired from trail-blazing.

Second day traversed logs across mountain river rapids (pictured right). Didn't realize that the trail was closed due to high water until it was too late. Came back wet and tired from trail-blazing.

Remind me to stop by the visitor's center next time before starting an 8 mile hike. So fun though.

Also saw General Sherman, the world's largest tree (doesn't look too impressive in picture but was really big).

Cool thing about CA is how varied the terrain is. One minute you can be freezing in 2 ft of snow and 20 minutes later you are dying of heat in 90 degree dusty valley. Makes it hard to pack light though.

Reminded me of Beirut, Lebanon where you can ski down a mountain and swim in the ocean all in one day.

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