Hiking the Sierra Nevada Mountains - Pacific Crest Trail - Ep.12

Описание: Embark on an unforgettable adventure into the Sierra Nevada mountains on days 26–28 of the Pacific Crest Trail! After 25 days and 722 miles, I entered the heart of the trail, where towering granite peaks, pristine alpine lakes, and endless wilderness awaited. This section brought challenges like snow-covered trails, frigid river crossings, and brutal elevation climbs, including Chicken Spring Lake and the daunting Forester Pass.

With every step, I embraced the Sierra’s unpredictability - navigating icy water, steep ascents, and breathtaking moments like fighter jets soaring over the high alpine. Despite setbacks like a broken hiking pole and a missed Mount Whitney climb, this stretch offered humbling lessons in patience and resilience.

The Sierras demand respect and reward those who slow down to savor their raw, untamed beauty. From the camaraderie of hiking with Mello to cowboy camping under the stars, this journey tested my limits and deepened my connection to the wild.

Join me as I face the rugged challenges of Kearsarge Pass, navigate treacherous snowfields, and prepare for the next 500 miles of river crossings and high mountain passes. Don’t miss the highs, lows, and everything in between!

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Chapters:
0:00 - 1:12 - Welcome to the Sierra Nevada Mountains
1:12 - 5:12 - Day 26: First Steps in the Sierras
5:12 - 9:18 - Day 27: Morning and the Challenges Ahead
9:18 - 15:15 - River Crossings and Mt. Whitney
15:15 - 18:24 - Afternoon Struggles in Soft Sierra Snow
18:24 - 25:38 - Forester Pass
25:38 - 27:30 - The descent
27:30 - 28:00 - Lunch routine
28:00 - 31:07 - Snow storm and Kearsarge Pass

Music:
• What We Do Defines Us by Nikos Spiliotis
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• Smooth Waters by SergePavkinMusic
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• Flowing Energy by Keys of Moon Music
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• Ignis by Scott Buckley
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• Spirit of the Dream by Keys of Moon Music
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