I met a young couple who were on their first JMT trek this past August. We crossed paths up near Cathedral Peak. I recall they were going off route just a bit to take in Budd Lake. I was so impressed with their enthusiasm and energy! (Just had to give them a Summit Stone & An Adventure Muse) I wanted to check in again here and see how their adventure went in the hopes they visit here also.
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