Royce-Speckled Mountain Loop
18 miles. 9 summits. 5,000 feet of elevation gain. 2 days. 1 night. Solo. October 8-9, 2020.
“It was the work of the quiet mountains, this torrent of purity at my feet.”
― Jack Kerouac, The Dharma Bums
Day One
9.8 MILES. OVERNIGHT LOW 34˚F.
“Jumping from boulder to boulder and never falling, with a heavy pack, is easier than it sounds; you just can't fall when you get into the rhythm of the dance.” ― Jack Kerouac, The Dharma Bums
Day Two
8.4 MILES.
“Late afternoon, it was I not the void that changed.” ― Jack Kerouac, The Dharma Bums