Beginning the descent from Kearsarge Pass through timberline to the John Muir Trail in quintessential Sierra Nevada backcountry.
Shortley before falling prey to dehydration and consequently altitude sickness, Luke was grinning from ear to ear. At the bottom of Forester Pass it was a different story. Altitude sickness comes on quickly if you allow yourself to dehydrate.
This horsepacker was packing in backpacks for a group, who followed him up the trail from Onion Valley Trailhead. You can also hire these guys to drop off a food cache.
