Back on the trail and more fantastic views yet again. Only a few days of hiking before another opportunity to stop in town, this time the touristy ski town of Mammoth Lakes. I had been hiking near Happy Hour for a few days and we both decided to hike down to town rather than take … Continue reading PCT: VVR to Sonoma Pass →

Took a double zero in Bishop. A zero in hiker lingo is a day when no hiking on trail occurs. Town visits on a long hike entail showering, laundry, eating as much as possible, buying food for the next section, gear replacement or additions, and chatting with other hikers you haven’t seen in a while … Continue reading PCT: Kearsarge Pass to VVR →

Loved the warm welcome at Kennedy Meadows but not much else. I spent the night at the free campground behind the General Store. The porta johns were a disgusting health hazard and I resorted to doing as I do on the trail. Mountains of trash everywhere, mediocre food and resupply. I think they were overwhelmed … Continue reading PCT: Kennedy Meadows to Kearsarge Pass & Bishop →