tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post1257868675339008064..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: How did we manage to do that?!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-38608173899626979792019-11-12T10:42:35.855-05:002019-11-12T10:42:35.855-05:00The boots didn't take to much to work in thank...The boots didn't take to much to work in thankfully and yes, we are very happy with them so far but time will tell as to how long they will last.<br /><br />Thanks Emily, I surprised even myself on this hike. Definitely a lot of mental work was done, I think that is the only thing that got me through it. And, it is even harder when you are hiking by yourself. Boy, did it ever feel good to reach the top and see that lake. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-77001398249726985262019-11-11T17:12:54.749-05:002019-11-11T17:12:54.749-05:00I am glad to hear that the boots are now working f...I am glad to hear that the boots are now working for you both. Congratulations (especially to Ruth) for summitting this one. I know how hard that must have been, but some of it is mental too, of course, and you've got that part licked! :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572905521059358017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-5720121588258327042019-11-01T09:35:42.960-04:002019-11-01T09:35:42.960-04:00Yep, we agree, the trail less traveled is way bett...Yep, we agree, the trail less traveled is way better! :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-36650774252176818382019-10-31T16:28:33.686-04:002019-10-31T16:28:33.686-04:00The hike to the top of Mt Whitney (14,505ft) start...The hike to the top of Mt Whitney (14,505ft) starts at 8360ft for a gain of over 6000ft. Plus the round trip is 22 miles! Considerably more challenging, but also much more crowded. Way better to take the trail less traveled by :) Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974453598992131798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-31503536984119831162019-10-31T09:09:45.830-04:002019-10-31T09:09:45.830-04:00Thanks Doug! We didn't know that you can't...Thanks Doug! We didn't know that you can't do a hike that high in the US without a permit and being on a wait list. This was actually a wonderful hike because there was hardly anyone on it. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-9199812252717831952019-10-31T09:06:16.456-04:002019-10-31T09:06:16.456-04:00Yes, but again it is one of those things that if y...Yes, but again it is one of those things that if you just keep doing it you should be fine, it's when you stop that you start to have problems and find that you can't do what you used to be able to do. With any luck we can still do this when we are 70. I guess we will see. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-19007924052288964982019-10-31T09:03:47.645-04:002019-10-31T09:03:47.645-04:00It took a few hikes to work them in but now they a...It took a few hikes to work them in but now they are holding up very well and we have had very comfortable feet during our hikes, especially this one. They have great ankle support and no blisters. So far we are very happy with them. Time will tell as to how well they will last though.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-14290171542294352832019-10-31T09:01:11.848-04:002019-10-31T09:01:11.848-04:00Yep, several reasons. First off I only started usi...Yep, several reasons. First off I only started using hiking poles a couple of years ago and really I mostly like them for the stability that they give me going downhill. At the moment though they are in our motorhome in Texas. When we are on planes with only carry on luggage, I don't believe they will let you on with hiking poles and we weren't about to buy new ones for only a few hikes. I did however find a makeshift pole at the little stone hut at the top so I used it going back down the mountain.<br /><br />Kevin on the other hand doesn't care for hiking poles for a number of reasons. He finds they are cumbersome and they can get in the way of regular activities such as just taking pictures. Also while they can benefit some they also hinder some. Such as they don't help with your core muscles and your balance because you are relying on the poles.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-91202012897331006432019-10-31T08:52:56.614-04:002019-10-31T08:52:56.614-04:00Yes, part of the hike was fun and enjoyable but to...Yes, part of the hike was fun and enjoyable but towards the end it was just plain hard work, but the satisfaction that you get when you reach the top makes it all worth it. If you aren't a hiker than it is very hard to understand this concept.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13876540679645679612019-10-31T08:50:25.926-04:002019-10-31T08:50:25.926-04:00Awe jeez thanks! We are just full of determination...Awe jeez thanks! We are just full of determination, that's all! :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-33015373007234413952019-10-31T08:36:41.694-04:002019-10-31T08:36:41.694-04:00Thank you Priscilla! It was an amazing hike. We wi...Thank you Priscilla! It was an amazing hike. We will try to get both Sue and Roy on some good hikes this winter but not ones that are this challenging. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-62807136628457102472019-10-31T08:35:27.012-04:002019-10-31T08:35:27.012-04:00Thank you Rita. It was definitely a hike and a hal...Thank you Rita. It was definitely a hike and a half. The scenery was beautiful from up there. It was definitely a very challenging hike, more so because of the altitude though rather than the hike itself.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-12269605673648846762019-10-31T08:33:08.536-04:002019-10-31T08:33:08.536-04:00Thank you so much for thinking of us that way! We ...Thank you so much for thinking of us that way! We just do what we love doing, but we have to admit that we almost bit off more than we could chew on this hike.<br /><br />So glad that you enjoyed our pictures.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-34000078926514455192019-10-31T08:31:04.744-04:002019-10-31T08:31:04.744-04:00Lol, try hiking it and then you will be exhausted!...Lol, try hiking it and then you will be exhausted! Glad that you enjoyed our post and pictures. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-24418989091704899472019-10-30T21:58:35.815-04:002019-10-30T21:58:35.815-04:00Felicidades, you guys exceeded the elevation of al...Felicidades, you guys exceeded the elevation of all the peaks in the contiguous US, and without having to go through an arduous wait list process to boot! You just got up and went, and did it all in a single day! Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974453598992131798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-28821266985816021552019-10-30T20:01:00.614-04:002019-10-30T20:01:00.614-04:00Good thing you're doing it now. Mother Nature...Good thing you're doing it now. Mother Nature takes its toll on all of us. Unfortunately, we are not "forever young". Glad you guys made it.living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-69108602027208686912019-10-30T18:44:00.403-04:002019-10-30T18:44:00.403-04:00How are the new boots holding up?
How are the new boots holding up?<br />Oxenardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05905579419504182172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-14458421956116661092019-10-30T15:56:18.346-04:002019-10-30T15:56:18.346-04:00Any reason you're not using poles when you hik...Any reason you're not using poles when you hike on such a steep grade with big rocks?Mistress Snowboundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045524235200525651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-38259148398892989492019-10-30T14:28:00.991-04:002019-10-30T14:28:00.991-04:00I hope it was fun and enjoyable!I hope it was fun and enjoyable!Elspeth Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412631907112053091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-65862822695018825462019-10-30T12:03:11.373-04:002019-10-30T12:03:11.373-04:00Holy cow, you guys are amazing!Holy cow, you guys are amazing!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-64076804230903906872019-10-30T11:58:28.313-04:002019-10-30T11:58:28.313-04:00That was amazing! From Priscilla, Sue Watt's s...That was amazing! From Priscilla, Sue Watt's sister!PriscillaQueenof the deserthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12915690895586031792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-48781606076593611022019-10-30T11:46:11.538-04:002019-10-30T11:46:11.538-04:00Awesome hike...reminds me of rim-to-rim at Grand C...Awesome hike...reminds me of rim-to-rim at Grand Canyon. The Bristle Cone trees were up in tundra zone and they were the only trees living up there. Some areas we hiked had no trees and little vegetation. We did see sheep and a herder a ways down. The trail looks challenging indeed...wow you made it!! Rita from Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722798328449733244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-81520349473225050392019-10-30T11:28:06.630-04:002019-10-30T11:28:06.630-04:00Your both Rock Stars. Great going and fabulous pic...Your both Rock Stars. Great going and fabulous pictures! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03394610889516474925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-73444646402089349842019-10-30T11:09:45.586-04:002019-10-30T11:09:45.586-04:00Got tired just reading!
Well Done!Got tired just reading!<br />Well Done!mrdsee468https://www.blogger.com/profile/10555856268348172324noreply@blogger.com