58-61 days – the walk

12.5 // 795.5

This morning, we finally leave our hotel. After two zeros we hope to be ready. We set up with three other PCT hikers and an angel of trails from our hotel to the beginning of the path (about 45 minutes). It was really pleasant. I was concerned about this return up of 4.5 miles in Kearsarge Peak Trail, but for some reason, although my backpack was full of replenishment for seven days and the heaviest that has probably been (because I also added an ice ax), these 4.5 miles were better than three days before as a descent. I have to believe that it is because we had time in the city, good calories and recovered. It is a bit cold, a little windy, but it was a good day to return to the mountains. We surpassed the summit around 10 in the morning and then we proceeded to go to the other side and take the second spur path back to the PCT. (The spur path of almost 8 miles in Kearsarge Pass is not PCT miles). Finally we met the PCT again and began to walk again. We intended to walk a little more than 8 miles today. It would have been an easy day. We arrived at our camp at 1:30 pm The plan was just to make 8 miles to walk on Glen Pass in the morning. That would prepare us to walk a pass, in the morning, per day, for the next section. However, we felt ready to get more miles, so we decided to cross Glen Pass (11,957 feet) with a group of some other hikers. We had seen some hikers get out of Glen Pass and said it was fine in the afternoon. So that’s what we did and then we went a little further. It was difficult to find the path and there are snowfields, as we will see again and again. We arrive at Rae Lakes, which are beautiful. You can go swim if you want. We thought we would go another 5 miles, but after 2 our complete group was quite a rhythm. So we stopped in a camp that has space for five tents and has a box of bears. This is particularly good because some of our foods do not fit the bear can still. Bob and I were exhausted after today. He bought an orthopedic device for his knee in Bishop, but the orthopedic device continues to fall, so he will have to find another solution. He believes he helps. We are going to pass passes during the next few days. We had some special treats in the city and we are ready to go to bed at 7 pm. The rest of the group plans to get up and leave at 5 am and make 17 miles so that they can configure the only pass, in the morning, per day in the future. I don’t know if I will join them or not.

17.35 // 812.5

We went this morning at 7 am. The others we walked yesterday already left (we knew they were planning a game of the 5 am). It was cold again this morning. We start walking with our jackets and isolated t -shirts in shirts under the sun. It takes time to warm up.

We walk alone for most of the day. I fought with such escalation. We wanted to cross Pinchot Pass (12,127 feet), which was Mile 13 of our camp. The others with which we were expecting to obtain 17 miles today.

We spend all day. We only take two breaks, both less than 15 minutes.

We reach the pass around 2 pm. There is no longer a lot of snow, which is wonderful!

Yesterday’s three hikers were at the top, so we could connect and walk the rest of the way with them. We walk another 4 miles to a camp for many tents. Today we cross several rivers. I simply went through the river in my shoes and socks, so I have traction, but it means that I walk most of the day with wet feet. The forest today began to have ferns! I love to see ferns on the forest floor. It reminds me of Minnesota. 💕

The five are on this site and more hikers are also coming.

In addition, we pass eight hundred miles !!!

16.34 // 828.6

We left this morning at 6:45 am. Last night there were many tents in the camp. It is fun to see other people and pity passes and hiking. We had a river crossing early this morning. We ended up walking almost two miles on the east side of the river until we find a better place to cross. Fortunately, the PCT ran along the river, so we did not have to go back that distance to meet with the path. We were with Angela during this time. He is 78 years old and Germany, a very capable and impressive woman. It’s a beautiful forest! The sun shone. It was cold, but we started grouping. Mather Pass (12,094 feet) was 6 miles away. We wanted to start and cross the pass before the snow began to melt. We arrived at the pass around 10:30 am the road was quite good with just a couple of incomplete parts and a little snow. The road down was the worst thing we have seen about losing the path and having to navigate and throw in the rocks. These stretching were particularly challenging. Once we got out of the main descent, it became incredibly beautiful with easy -to -find waterfalls and trails, although still technical with huge rock walls. There was a very long series, very steep and very well maintained, they are the changes that descended down. I was sincerely happy that we were not going up on this side. It was lovely to go, but long! Such incredible landscapes, good paths and yet even difficult. We take a 30 -minute break. I slept. He was lovely. However, we wanted to do 16 miles, so we had to get going back. 16 miles took us to the valley. More would have been better for the pass tomorrow. I am nervous because it will be long and difficult. 12 miles to the pass from our camp and still has snow. Puaj.

We pass through many different scenes today. Ending in a forest with waterfalls and ferns.

I was slow again. Bob again waited for me.

We talked with a park rangers that was walking/available. We are camping again with the same hikers. Fire Foot, Back -Strack and Rookie and a woman from Hungary.

I have been walking with the last of our 4 trekking posts and the tip broke earned earlier this week. Since then, I have been using for the post and now I am not using it, except at the crossroads of steep rivers and steps. This post is also our store post that we use with a store cat, so we need the remaining cloud not to become smaller. 😬

21.12 // 849.5

We started this morning because we had a rise of 11 miles and 4,000 feet to the pass John Muir (11,970 feet). We left the camp at 5:40 am. I felt good this morning and I had a good start. I would say that this forest is absolutely beautiful. It looks like an enchanted forest or something of the lord of the rings. Since we went to Math, on this side of the pass, to just before the Muir pass, there was a beautiful forest that changed many times.

I made sure to eat more today and added more electrolytes to my water. I think between that, the beautiful landscape and maybe even the path was less demanding, I had a good day. Finding the path on the tree line was difficult. Bob did a great job sailing. Yesterday we talked to a ranger that said that starting routes may not be the best option and try to find the path if possible. Some of the starting routes are now on open waters. Bob kept us on the road and took us to the John Muir cabin. It was really great to see and a great place to stop. However, we didn’t stop much, since there was a climate that we could literally see rolling. He started snowing when we were leaving. Again, Bob sailed for us (me and another hiker). He snowed for several miles while we went down. We arrived at the top of one lake and met another Ranger who eliminated everyone’s first and surname. Rars by the mountain. Again, I felt good, so although we were already 14 miles, we moved on. We wanted to get less than 10,000 feet in the hope that it would be warmer and that the snow would stop. We walk miles 18 and we find Happy Meal on the way! So we could reach the tram and camp with them tonight. Another Tramily dinner. 💕

We stayed in a meadow with water next to us. It’s a beautiful place and I’m glad we connect again!

Also, today we spend half of California!

According to our handkerchief, the miles CCT equals 1,692.8. And today we spend 846.4 !!!

Fortunately, Oregon and Washington have much fewer PCT miles!

Spaghetti bags, singing bird, happy food, sushi, me (pins cushion) and bob (data).

Happy paths,

Julie

@Julieandbobgoforahike

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