Day 60

PCT Miles: 0

Total Miles: 1018.1 (1629.0km)

I’m not sure exactly how to describe Kennedy Meadows North. It’s kind of a resort where people come to spend the day or a few days camping or they can rent a chalet. They also offer dorm rooms for hikers. Besides all the facilities (internet, laundry, showers, etc) there’s also a very convenient store, a restaurant and a saloon (a bar?). They offer free shuttles to and from the trailhead. It’s also kind of a farm. There are horses and cows. Everything is run by generators. At 11pm they shut everything down and turn back on at 5:30am.

It’s perfect place for a zero. I was able to hang everything that was wet from two nights ago, send home my snow gear (ice axe and crampons) plus some items that I don’t need anymore. Hopefully my backpack will be considerably lighter for the coming stretch. I’m still carrying the bear canister for a few more days though.

Tomorrow I’ll start the last section of the Sierra! Hopefully I’ll be able to do the remaining 75 miles in 4 days (that’s what I have food for) and arrive in Echo Lake/South Lake Tahoe by Wednesday or Thursday morning. From there, I plan to do a quick side trip 🙃!