THE ADVENTURES OF GERALD CHADBURN

Old grizzled guy sitting on a rock

This page dedicated to Gerald Chadburn ... who at the age of 65 dared to hike King's Canyon National Park.
These are some photos of his latest 5 day High Mountain Hike, August, 2010.

Congrats Chad, and thanks for sharing the adventure with us.

"Although we were in bear country and were required to carry canisters, we did not see any bears.  According to the forest ranger's wife, a black bear had wandered through Charlotte Lake campground two days before we arrived.  The weather was warmish and beautiful (although we did get frosted over during the final night on the mountain), the wilderness was magnificent, and Mother Nature was arrayed in her finest summertime glory.  Four nights, five days, 22 miles, with lots of serious uphill trekking.  Another stunning excursion; this one in King's Canyon National Park about 25 miles north of Mt. Whitney." Jerry


At the car before departure--energy is high!


Bear canister and blue cup

Looking down from Glen Pass at 12,000
Bullfrog Lake in the heart of heaven
Charlotte Lake

On Kearsarge Pass, with Pothole Lake
Gilbert Lake

On a trail (?) toward Glen Pass

He-Who-Sits-On-Rock
Hikerman on Kearsarge Summit at 11,786

Kearsarge Lakes from Kearsarge Pass
Beautiful shot of Kearsarge Needles

Nameless lake...emerald blue, like glazed
Old grizzled guy sitting on yet another rock

At the John Muir Trail directionals with 45
Packing it up

Rae Lakes from Glen Pass
On the trail to heaven

Up unmaintained trail with John and Charlie
Trail to heaven

Real food (sorta) at Subway after 5 days in
Moon at midnight

My bedroom
Lunch (dehydrated salmon) at 12,000 feet

400+ miles round trip...Lucky we made it!!
Knockin' on heaven's door