October 13

The High Sierras have been incredibly scenic, but the freezing night time temperatures have me ready for the low elevation desert. It didn't warm up much during the day today with a chilly wind that blew all day. I can't complain too much, however, there was no precipitation and the worst of the weather was a long distance away. Our sleeping bags and tents were both wet from frost, and during our lunch break Louis and I spread everything out to dry. The sun did the best it could between clouds as they moved slowly across the sky and everything is dry at our campsite tonight. We are camped at a canyon site with the charming name "Death Canyon Creek" and have found the spring that sources this creek with crystal clear water. For the first time in a long time I am comfortable as I lay down to sleep as we are camped below 9,000 ft. Our site is, in fact, at 8,948 ft. and it feels like summer time compared to where we have been.