This morning we climbed up from Chicken Spring Lake and were able to view the lake for part of the climb. Within a few miles we left Inyo National Forest and crossed into Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. We continued to ascend most of the day. Eventually, we...

Our 50th day on the PCT started off cold! We woke up just before dawn to the sound of dozens of Swallows* flying under the foot bridge to deliver food to their nests. * it was not clear whether they were African or European Swallows and we didn't find any coconuts! In...