panorama from ridge above Camp III
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Last updated 21 July 2001
The Sierra 2001 North Fork Kings River Expedition is in the books! It was a strong workout that began in difficult weather, but by the fifth day the skies were non-threatening if not always 100 percent clear. It was a great event that set set several personal bests or firsts - I only wish the fishing gear had come along!
Total distance was approximately 70 miles, with 45-plus on trails to and from the Portal Lake area. Ten more were cross-country or on rough paths with packs on, and three day-hikes added another fifteen miles. Here are the rough daily stats:
| Day 1 | trailhead to Chimney Lake | 11 mi |
| Day 2 | to Halfmoon Lake | 7 mi |
| Day 3 | below Portal Lake | 6 mi |
| Day 4 | x-c to Hummingbird Lake | 5 mi |
| Day 5 | day-hike to Blue Cyn Pass | 7 mi |
| Day 6 | x-c to Pearl Lake | 6 mi |
| Day 7 | day-hike to Valor Pass | 8 mi |
| Day 8 | to Crown Creek | 12 mi |
| Day 9 | to a different trailhead?!? | 10 mi |
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