StoryPop: Cactus to Clouds - The Day I Climbed From Desert to Sky

Cactus to Clouds is one of the most dramatic vertical journeys in the United States — a 20‑mile, 10,795‑foot ascent from the desert floor of Palm Springs to the granite summit of Mount San Jacinto. In this Story Pop episode, we step out of the guidebooks and into the lived experience of that climb.This is the day that begins behind the Palm Springs Art Museum at 3 a.m., in warm desert darkness, and ends above 10,800 feet in cold alpine wind. A day defined by heat, grit, pacing, altitude, and the psychological crucible of the Skyline Trail. A day where cactus gives way to conifer, where the city lights fall away, and where every step feels like a negotiation with the mountain.If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to climb from desert furnace to alpine sky in a single push, this episode is your companion on the trail.Off you pop.Link: https://blisterpopadventures.com/us02-san-jacintoSupport the show