On top of Mt. Langley (Jason, Jordan, and Matt)
Mt. Whitney in the background
Last weekend Matt went on, what I call, his 'senior trip.' Before he graduated from SC he planned a trip with a couple of buddies from his class. They decided to take on Mt. Langley which is in the high sierras (a few miles south of Mt. Whitney). Mt Langley is 14,042 feet. They left last Thursday and drove up to Cottonwood Lakes campground (which was about 10,000 feet up). They camped there one night and then started on there 22 mile (roundtrip) hike up to the top of the mountain. He had a really great time but said that it was the most physically challenging adventure he's ever taken on. The hike itself took 3 days to complete. When he got to the top of the mountain the air was very thin and made it difficult to breath. But he said that the view from the top of the mountain was breath-taking. I know that he felt a great sense of accomplishment when he completed the hike. I'm very proud of him. I myself would rather have spent the time and money at a day spa. :-) But that's just me.
When he got home I counted his mosquito bites and he had 111. Yes, you read that right. He was miserable all last week from the itching. The craziest part was that they bit him through his clothes. He wore a sweatshirt and pants most of the time because it was very cold up there. Here are some pictures of his first 'big' hiking experience.
Climbing down Old Army pass
On top of Old Army pass. Looking down on Cottonwood basin.
Mt Langley from base camp
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