Western States Trail Sierra Nevada, California Michigan Bluff to Little Bald Mountain (out and back) 2 days, 50 miles total Solo run/hike Approx. 10,000 ft. climb and 10,000 ft. descent Low temp = 33 F High temp = 92 F April 26-27, 2008 Base pack weight = 4lb 2oz Initial pack weight = 7lb 4oz Skin-out weight = 11lb 1oz Gearlist: HERE Gear notes: - rain not expected, planned for, or allowed. - extra stove fuel carried in case I needed to melt snow to make water. - I was very comfortable at 33 degrees F. - single trekking pole for hiking and climbing the snow, 3-section collapsible type for packing/running, no tip basket. - snow gaiters were unnecessary, only encountered slush over very compacted base. Photos: HERE

This map shows the last 10 miles, starting above Last Chance. The blue line is my main route. The yellow detour near the bottom left was my unintended alternate scenic off-trail descent, which included an intentional-offset one stream south to ensure I didn't go down into deep canyon. For a high-res pdf map: HERE