Hetch Hetchy Alternate: back to the PCT!Jun 28 2017

Goodbye, High Sierras!

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Today was a momentous day: not only did I have to climb a huge ridge which took forever, but I also left the High Sierras, officially.

A last look back at the High SierrasA last look back at the High Sierras
The trail going forwardThe trail going forward

After this, I will never again be above 10,000 feet. I thought I would be happy about this, but it's pretty sad -- there's a lot that I'll miss. For one, once you cross 9,500 feet or so, it's like someone flips a switch and there aren't any more mosquitos, which is awesome.

Another thing I'll miss is the cooler air -- I love sleeping in the cold and fresh mountain air. Oh well.

I won't miss the sun cups or the hours spent finding the trail, though.

I definitely will miss the views though.

I mean come **on** -- this just isn't fair.I mean come **on** -- this just isn't fair.

So anyway, with a simple hitch into Bridgeport, my High Sierras adventure more or less comes to an end, and soon I'll start the NorCal chapter of this!

The High Sierras giving way to the regular SierrasThe High Sierras giving way to the regular Sierras
Zero #8: BridgeportJun 30 2017