High Sierra Topix

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:

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.

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

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

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

Michaelzim