Kennedy Meadows and The Sierras - Pacific Crest Trail 2024 - Ep.11

During days 23 to 25 on the Pacific Crest Trail, I finished the 703 mile desert section and reached the iconic Kennedy Meadows, a milestone every hiker dreams of. Experience the joy of arriving at this infamous town, where I resupplied, picked up essential gear for the upcoming section, and celebrated with fellow hikers. After a refreshing break and some town food, I embarked on the next chapter of my journey: entering the awe-inspiring Sierra Nevada mountains. From dusty trails to snowy peaks, the adventure is just beginning. 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! As my first-ever thru-hike, I am embarking on the 2,653-mile (4,270 km) Pacific Crest Trail, a legendary journey spanning from Mexico to Canada across California, Oregon, and Washington. The trail winds through 26 national forests, 7 national parks, 5 state parks, and 4 national monuments, with elevations ranging from 110 ft to 13,153 ft and a total elevation gain of nearly 500,000 ft. This majestic trail crosses over 57 major mountain passes and seven distinct ecosystems. This adventure has been a dream of mine for nearly a decade and is finally coming to life. Join me on this epic journey as I explore both unfamiliar landscapes and deeper parts of myself. Before setting off, I set a goal to complete this 2,653-mile trail, one of the longest in the U.S, in 90 days or less. A goal that came to inception when the initial reports indicated a low snow season at around 60% of average. Soon after, snow levels surged to over 110% of the norm, promising a formidable challenge, especially through the Sierras. Though my early-season start and ambitious pace made my goal seem increasingly daunting, I was determined to test my limits and see what I could achieve. If you'd like to find out more about me: https://carlblanchet.ca   / carlblanchet     / carlsworld   Music: • Alone in the Universe by SergePavkinMusic    / sergepavkinmusic   • Hooky with Sloane by Bird Creek Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library    • Hooky with Sloane – Bird Creek (No Copyrig...   • Wanderlust by Scott Buckley   / scottbuckley   Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/scott... Music promoted by Audio Library    • Wanderlust – Scott Buckley (No Copyright M...   • Fly by Dmitry Taras   / sound_gallery      / @soundgallerybydmitrytaras   • Smooth Waters by SergePavkinMusic    / sergepavkinmusic   • Free Wind by SergePavkinMusic    / sergepavkinmusic   #pacificcresttrail #hiking #thruhike #adventure #hike #pct2024 #thruhiking #pct #california #mountains #sunrise walking the pacific crest trail thru hiking thruhike