TR: 5/17-20/21 Kearsarge Pass to Bishop Pass

[jimmyjamhikes]

Okay, there’s some drama here about me quitting the PCT, but if you want a very recent look at the Sierra from Kearsarge Pass to Bishop Pass, here are my trip reports:

https://jimmyjamhikingclub.com/2021/05 ... glen-pass/
https://jimmyjamhikingclub.com/2021/05 ... ther-pass/
https://jimmyjamhikingclub.com/2021/05 ... overy-day/
https://jimmyjamhikingclub.com/2021/05 ... -terminus/

I did not bring an ice axe and only had one trekking pole after I stupidly took my spikes off on the north face of Glen Pass and did a cartwheel into a rock.

Fun!

Water crossings were all possible with dry feet and some skill (which I didn’t always possess!). Absolutely none were life threatening.

The new storm today will probably bring more snow, but it will likely be gone in a week, so these pictures will probably be representative of conditions then.

I’m happy to answer any questions.

North side of Mather Pass:

[TurboHike]

Congratulations on your hike!

I've been following your trip from the beginning and to be honest I thought you were toast on day 2 when you went home to the hot tub (haha). But I was so very wrong! You then hiked all the way to Bishop Pass. Awesome trip reports, by the way. Thanks for posting.

[jimmyjamhikes]

Thanks TurboHike! (I’m in the hot tub now!).

[CAMERONM]

Good call on stopping. You may hear the call to return in two weeks- and you will certainly enjoy it more then.

[michaelzim]

A relatable saga...With incredible photos! Thanks much for the TR and early look into the JMT zone too.

Michaelzim