Re: McGee Creek report...not all sunshine and roses

We just got back from a few days in the Sierra, and it wasn't all roses. We're recovered from a bout with COVID, more or less, but it turns out that hiking up to 10,000 feet may be more than we were ready for. We made it, but that's about it.

McGee Creek, on the east side of the Sierra near Lake Crowley, lived up to its billing as a beautiful area. And we dodged the smoke of the Oak Fire thanks to some favorable winds and the fact that they started to make some real progress against the fire.

But we were struggling on a hike that shouldn't have been that hard. And I managed to drop a Sawyer bladder full of water, which burst it open. That made for some interesting duct tape solutions before we could filter any water. And the skies opened up and poured on us. That was the first day, which included the longest two miles we've ever hiked.

Other than that, it was a great trip. We did get some good photos...

If you are interested, a link to the photos, and the whole trip report with the gory details, is here: https://www.backpackthesierra.com/post/shaken-by-a-shake-down

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We're recovered from a bout with COVID, more or less, but it turns out that hiking up to 10,000 feet may be more than we were ready for.

For me COVID (January 2020) caused my muscles to waste away. Got so bad my knees would buckle and I'd fall down. Fortunately I started getting my muscles back after getting the vaccine. Still can't walk very well, but it has improved.

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We're recovered from a bout with COVID, more or less, but it turns out that hiking up to 10,000 feet may be more than we were ready for.

For me COVID (January 2020) caused my muscles to waste away. Got so bad my knees would buckle and I'd fall down. Fortunately I started getting my muscles back after getting the vaccine. Still can't walk very well, but it has improved.

Yow! For us it was just general exhaustion. But I have been slightly reassured by a number of people who've told me that the McGee Creek trail beat them up pretty well, too. So maybe it was a combination of old age, COVID, and a tough trail.

Hope you are doing better, eeek.

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Or just read a good mystery novel set in the Sierra; https://www.amazon.com/Danger-Falling-Rocks-Paul-Wagner/dp/0984884963

Ouch! That sounds rough even if you were just a "typical" person but for anyone who's so passionate about getting out into the wilderness, difficulty walking is truly a curse. Glad you're feeling a bit better and my sincere wishes for your continued improvement.