Mild breeze and mountain views paired with near-empty trail sections made this feel like a personal training track in the sky.
Saw couples enjoying the lift up to the lodge.
This hike served as a controlled recovery and conditioning day — light on technical challenge but high on aerobic benefit.
It allowed for continued elevation exposure and ankle testing without the cumulative fatigue of a full summit.
And with each rep, the foundation of Sierra readiness grows stronger.
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