TR: August 2013 Solo Hike to the Whaleback (and Back)

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Great trip report and photos. That's an area I need to explore and spend some time at. Thanks for taking me along the journey with you :)
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Fantastic report! Thanks so much for sharing. I can't stop staring at the pic of the upper kern river. It looks so fishy. :eek:
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Awesome trip report! Thanks for taking the time to share your journey, and the photos. Good stuff! I have "blown out" more than one pair of nylon shorts and pants while hiking. I sometimes wonder if going back to jeans would be easier( definitely cheaper)!
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Thanks for taking the time to post an awesome trip report. I especially liked the details and photos of Triple Divide Pass, Glacier Lake and Glacier Ridge. I've been researching that area for a while and your photos are very helpful! Your route down the east side of Triple Divide Pass looks like a lot of fun. Thanks again!! BTW, I'm not sure if 'Old Codger' applies when you're lugging a full pack over Triple Divide Pass :)
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Old codger for sure but the motor still runs OK if I baby it!

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Great trip report. I'm heading in this way in Sept. Very useful to see the pics and read the description.
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