Palisade Creek (824.7) to Evolution Creek (850.2)
Miles today - 25.5
The climb up Muir Pass was grueling. 10 miles and 4,000' of elevation gain, with most of the climbing on the last five or six miles.
Once above treeline I was constantly having to rock hop across streams, climb over boulders, and cross a few snowfields.
After five hours I finally reached the top, nearly 12,000' above sea level.
The descent was a lot more fun. 12 miles of gradual downhill, probably the easiest walking I've had in a while.
The scenery here is just stunning. Sometimes it feels like a dream.
Fairway and I only saw a few other PCT hikers today. We're starting to run into a lot of John Muir Trail hikers. The JMT goes from Mt Whitney to Yosemite Valley and mostly coincides with the PCT for 200 some miles.
I wonder how the rest of the Usual Suspects are doing. It's weird not having them around anymore after seeing them every day for so long.
I'm halfway done California!
Holy crap you guys have really booked it the last two days. Hope you get some rest and relaxation in there too to rest your feet.
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