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Trip Report: 11 July 2012 - Solo Hike #91490 07/11/12 10:51 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 6 Orange County, CA Maziman Member
Maziman Member Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 6 Orange County, CA	My first solo hike up the main trail. Weather was perfect and there were dozens of friendly hikers along the way. Can't wait to head back! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qa6NNWaiMU

Re: Trip Report: 11 July 2012 - Solo Hike Maziman #91502 07/12/12 04:43 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 696 California JamesL Member
JamesL Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 696 California	Cool video. Isn't it amazing to see scenery during the day change as it gets light? Good job on the hike.

Re: Trip Report: 11 July 2012 - Solo Hike Maziman #91515 07/13/12 02:45 AM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 155 Raleigh, NC docdiamond Member
docdiamond Member Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 155 Raleigh, NC	Awesome video, Maz. It brings back fond memories of my solo summit of Mount Whitney. I love hiking with friends, but climbing solo is pretty special. Hike on!

Re: Trip Report: 11 July 2012 - Solo Hike Maziman #91527 07/14/12 07:20 AM
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jaxgev Member Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 26	Nice video! I must have passed you on my way down--somewhere on the 97 switchbacks. I was the girl in all black with the Cal Bears hat on...

Re: Trip Report: 11 July 2012 - Solo Hike jaxgev #91529 07/14/12 08:17 AM
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Maziman Member Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 6 Orange County, CA	I remember you well...and I remember you flying past me! Great job your successful hike (and for putting me to shame). And Go Bears! (my alma)

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