Pacific Crest Trail Day 59 Kearsarge

We did take a slightly different route back to the PCT. There are two parallel trails, and the higher trail we did not do last time looked slightly more snow free from the pass, so we decided to go that route instead.

There was still loads of snow, and it was softening due to our later start, but it was doable and there was bootpath for much of the way. We crossed back above Bullfrog Lake and Kearsage Lakes with their fantastic mountain surrounds, and time we saw them from higher up with more of a view of the surrounds. It was nice to see those wonderful mountains again.

We were expecting to dry camp, so we had to fill up on water for the night. There might not be unfrozen water between camp and Glen Pass too, so I grabbed a full gallon so I would be set for the duration. However, that was even more weight in my pack.

We arrived back at the PCT, and I had scoped out an area where there were breaks in the snow from satellite views. We wandered that area and in short order found a dry patch to pitch in. We arrived at 3:30 which is later than normal here, but the snow didn’t really get too soft so it worked out just fine.

We are all still tired though. I don’t know if it is the elevation, the climbing, not getting fully rested in town due to running around, or the duration of the trip. We all napped or nearly napped. Off to bed early like usual. We’re 2 miles from Glen Pass and will hit it first thing tomorrow morning.