Today 25.4 km (15.8 mi), Total Distance 1266.6 km (787 mi). 11 hours 05 minutes (0620-1825) Several times during the night I cleared snow from my tent but not as much as the previous night. Just after 5 someone came round to wake me up. It was cold but after a hot breakfast and hotContinue Reading “Day 56 – 17 May 19. Climbing Forester Pass”
Today 7.9 km (4.9 mi), Total Distance 1241.1 km (771.2 mi). 2 hours 55 minutes (1520-1815) It was an interesting night with the amount of snow falling. Every time I woke up I would shake the snow off my tent. The snow did provide a nice insulating effect and I would think the snow hadContinue Reading “Day 55 – 16 May 19. Snow Storm”
Today 16.4 + 1.9 km (10.2 + 1.2 mi), Total Distance 1233.2 km (766.3 mi). 5 hours 15 minutes (0720-1235) I had a really restless sleep, I am not sure if it was because I was tired or the altitude which was 3354 m. My alarm woke me at 0515 and I ignored it asContinue Reading “Day 54 – 15 May 19. Short Day Ready for Mt Witney then Storm Warning”
Today 26.4 km (16.4 mi), Total Distance 1216.8 km (7596.1 mi). 10 hours 45 minutes (0640-1725) I was warm last night so I was surprised that there was frost on the tent and the temperature was only 0 degrees C. I had set my alarms for 0515 but didn’t want to get up. Eventually IContinue Reading “Day 53 – 14 May 19. Slogging through the snow”
Today 30.1 km (18.7 mi), Total Distance 1190.4 km (739.7 mi). 10 hours 20 minutes (0655-1715) I was nice and warm last night which surprised me given the altitude. I also slept well and woke up without any altitude effects. I was on my way just before 0700 and the temperature was brisk but notContinue Reading “Day 52 – 13 May 19. Snow Introduction”
Today 30.3 km (18.8 mi), Total Distance 1160.3 km (721 mi). 7 hours 30 minutes (0920-1650) I was awake really early due to a full bladder, which was the theme of the morning. I got up as I have realised the inconvenience of getting up is less than laying there trying not to wet myContinue Reading “Day 51 – 12 May 19. The Start of the Sierras”
Today Zero distance It rained pretty hard in the night but I stayed nice and dry. I was waiting at 0800 for Grumpy’s to open for one of their famous Hiker Breakfasts. There was a big cue ad the place was packed with hikers. The breakfast arrived and it was impressive. On one plate wasContinue Reading “Day 49 & 50 – 10 & 11 May 19. Zero at Kennedy Meadows”
Today 8.9 km (5.5 mi), Total Distance 1130.1 km (702.2 mi). 2 hours (0720 – 0920) I had a leisurely start knowing I did not have far to go. I was excited that I would be reaching Kennedy Meadows today as it is such a big milestone on the PCT. It is the transition pointContinue Reading “Day 48 – 9 May 19. Arriving at Kennedy Meadows”
I am at Kennedy Meadows and heading into the Sierra Mountains tomorrow. I will be 9- 10 days before hitting town so there will be a delay before the next posts. Views: 1009
Today 33 km (20.5 mi), Total Distance 1121.2 km (696.7 mi). 8 hours 40 minutes (0830 – 1710) I woke at my normal time but then drifted off to sleep again for a little while. I wanted to leave a bit later today so I would not be tempted to rush to Kennedy Meadows andContinue Reading “Day 47 – 8 May 19. More Big Hills and a New Snake”