Day 8, 10:42 AM - Crossing Upper Tent meadow
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Over the ridge and through the woods, into the valley of the post-armageddon haze. Fire smoke once again fills the air, but what a gorgeous view. As seen in this picture (there, in the center distance), the trail sweeps across this pastoral scene and down to the forested slopes beyond.