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

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! 👉 Please like, subscribe, and follow my journey through the Sierras as I continue my Pacific Crest Trail adventure! WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL & THE NEXT ADVENTURES: Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?busine... Patreon:   / carlblanchet   (You can pledge as low as a $1/month to support my upcoming hikes. You will gain access to early video releases, additional content, Q&A and more!) The gear I use: Tent - Durston X-Mid Pro 2 https://durstongear.com/products/x-mi... ‪@durstongear‬ Sleeping Pad - https://amzn.to/4e6peWo Pillow - https://amzn.to/4fn2iU8 Backpack - https://alnk.to/4BGO5IT Sleeping Bag - Old 0 °C down sleeping bag Watch - https://amzn.to/4hCkLxZ Camera - https://amzn.to/3At5ZIO Tripod - https://amzn.to/3YFnfnB Voiceover Recorder - https://amzn.to/3WjSnY9 Case - https://amzn.to/40hfYvv Wall Plug - https://amzn.to/3NJBth1 Power Banks - https://amzn.to/4e3Dcse Trekking Poles - https://amzn.to/3Yp3gs7 Ice Axe - https://amzn.to/4eZ37m1 Micro-spikes - https://amzn.to/3C3Rdsy Bear Can - https://amzn.to/3Yn6egA Water Filter - https://amzn.to/3BVJQTV Water Bag - https://amzn.to/4fmdu39 Water Bottles - https://amzn.to/3A6VATf Pack Liner - https://amzn.to/4e9cPRA Dry Bags - https://amzn.to/3Ur1Vje Trowel - https://amzn.to/4fmitAK Tent Pegs - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmO... Rain Jacket - https://amzn.to/4hpjTMJ Rain Pants - https://alnk.to/5jlQ0Vl Fleece - https://amzn.to/4hkWzQr Toe Socks - https://amzn.to/48OWIYo Socks - https://amzn.to/3UPs2kf Underwear - https://amzn.to/48qXRoX Gloves - https://amzn.to/48o2dNC Neck warmer - https://amzn.to/3YR9l21 Shoes - https://amzn.to/3C0YZ6J Gaiters - https://amzn.to/48rkCZU Sunglasses - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmA... Travel Insurance - https://safetywing.com/nomad-insuranc... Disclosure: Some links in my gear lists are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel! If you'd like to find out more about me: https://carlblanchet.ca   / carlblanchet     / carlsworld   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 (CC BY-ND 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ‪@nspiliotis‬ • Smooth Waters by SergePavkinMusic    / sergepavkinmusic   ‪@SergePavkinMusic‬ • Flowing Energy by Keys of Moon Music    / keysofmoonmusic   ‪@KeysofMoonMusic‬ • Ignis by Scott Buckley Released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au    • 'Ignis' [Epic Cinematic CC-BY] - Scott Buc...   ‪@ScottBuckley‬ • Spirit of the Dream by Keys of Moon Music    / keysofmoonmusic   ‪@KeysofMoonMusic‬ #pacificcresttrail #hiking #thruhike #adventure #hike #pct2024 #thruhiking #pct #california #mountains #sunrise walking the pacific crest trail thru hiking thruhike