FKT: David Ayala - Sierra High Route (CA) - 2020-08-07

This High Route through the Sierras that Roper shared is a gift to, and treasure for, our particular slice of culture, both literally and in spirit.  For me, it offered an elixir for potent experience, unavoidable excisive self-reflection, and necessary acute outward observation. 

Alone and unsupported, I safely completed this exquisite route (South to North) in 99.6 very beautiful and felt hours.

Included in this announcement is

• a photo of me at Tuolumne Meadows (photo by Renee Ayala);
• a photo of me on the road along Twin Lakes, which I continued running along for absolutely no reason (photo by Hector Ayala).

A report of this excursion -- some detailed facts and take-aways tailored for somebody with an intention of completing the route in under 4 days -- can be found here:

http://www.math.montana.edu/dayala/documents/SHR_Facts_TakeAways.pdf

http://www.math.montana.edu/dayala/shr.html

Admin note:  David carried a tracker, and provided the GPX track from it, but chooses to keep the track private out of respect for the adventure of the route.