High in the Sierra.

After our first day hiking up into the Sierra Nevada, we are feeling pretty good.
The trail was well graded for the most part making the climb out of Kennedy Meadows, at 6300 feet to our campsite above Cow Creek at 9160 feet, a pretty nice climb.
Spencer has warped ahead, so we were a little disappointed we didn't get to catch up with him this evening, but Tom & I have had the pleasure of hiking with another trail buddy, Ryan, who is stopping with us tonight.
So far, there have been no bear sightings, but we know they're around... So we have made a point of putting all our food & smell-ables in our bear-proof cannisters, and placing them 100 yards away or so.
So now, even though it'll still be light until almost 9pm, it's 7:45, & time for bed!
We did around 21 miles today, the scenery was great, but tiredness is creeping in.
I expect it to get down to near-freezing tonight, so we are all in our tents for the extra warmth they give..!
Ok... Signing off...

RWK.
Out.