7.5 miles over Kearsarge Pass + 3.3 PCT miles
Had another great day on the trail! We got up early this morning and enjoyed a delicious breakfast at the Alabama Hills Diner in Lone Pine before catching an 8:30 bus back to Independence. In Independence, Wash Out and I, along with Pounce and Pop Star, were able to score a ride back to the Kearsarge Pass Trail Head from an angel who had just dropped off some hikers in town. Smiles and Tourist were fortunate to get a hitch right behind us. We cruised the 7.5 miles back over Kearsarge Pass to the PCT. Side note....we're actually on the John Muir Trail right now. The PCT joined the JMT near Crabtree Meadows near Mt. Whitney. Anyways, once back to the trail, we headed over Glen Pass at 11,978 feet. The route up the pass was steep and negotiated cliff bands. We definitely felt fortunate for the snow-free conditions as it would have been a nightmare in the snow. From the pass, we had spectacular views of the Rae Lakes. It was really lovely and Tourist was also kind enough to entertain us with some harmonica music.
I'm currently camped at Middle Rae Lake with Wash Out, Smiles, and Tourist. Wash Out and I just made a fabulous dinner for the whole group. We packed in tons of fresh veggies, potatoes, and pasta. It was definitely a feast and my best trail dinner yet. And made on alcohol stoves to boot!
Super tired so off to sleep in my clean sleeping bag! Hasta manana!
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