Thetrek iconThetrekAug 28, 2026

The Presidential Range (Day 138)

I woke up very early this morning, wanting to get a jump-start on climbing up to the Presidential Range. The day began with an immediate steep ascent up and over the rocky Webster Cliffs, which offered the first good views of the day.

The Presidential Range (Day 138)

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I woke up very early this morning, wanting to get a jump-start on climbing up to the Presidential Range.

The day began with an immediate steep ascent up and over the rocky Webster Cliffs, which offered the first good views of the day.

Mount Webster I crossed the summit of Mount Webster, and then Mount Jackson, the first 4000-footer of the day.

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I woke up very early this morning, wanting to get a jump-start on climbing up to the Presidential Range. The day began with an immediate steep ascent up and over the rocky Webster Cliffs, which offered the first good views of the day. Mount Webster I crossed the summit of Mount Webster, and then Mount Jackson, the first 4000-footer of the day.

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