July 2
1155-1184

In the morning we hike under I-80 via a small tunnel. The highway goes from San Francisco to New Jersey- another cross country, man made path.

We climb up to a ridge, and for the First time all summer we have a view and see no huge snowy peaks ahead of us. Our conditions on this hike are changing rapidly.

There is a heat advisory in the area, so we have to pay special attention to hydration. It is funny to be walking in 90 degree temperatures while still encountering a 6 foot wall of snow along the trail.

Mid day we see our first bear of the trip- a cinnamon colored black bear. He stares at us long enough for me to snag a picture before jetting away.

Right before dark we see a cooler on the side of the trail. Inside it contained grapes, cheese, and all sorts of health potions- green powders and mushroom supplements.

We sleep in an empty campground not yet open for the season, and enjoy the easy access to a water faucet and pit toilets.