Walker PCT 01

Walker Pass PCT Backpack

35 miles Walker Pass to Skinner Mountain on Pacific Crest Trail, May 27-28, 2011.

20 Dec 2012

90 visits

Walker PCT 01

This Google Earth image shows the scope of this stretch of Pacific Crest Trail from Walker Pass (bottom center) to Skinner Peak (dark green ridge top center). I love the desert regions and this was my first ultralightweight backpack trip.

27 May 2011

67 visits

Walker PCT 02

Drew Kelly and Sym Blanchard look on as I try to find the trailhead at Walker Pass...

27 May 2011

84 visits

Walker PCT 03

Here it is.

27 May 2011

69 visits

Walker PCT 04

Yes, they hike with umbrellas!

27 May 2011

85 visits

Walker PCT 05

Past the first ridge and seeing a lot of smoke from a big fire makes us a little concerned.

27 May 2011

76 visits

Walker PCT 06

27 May 2011

54 visits

Walker PCT 07

Getting well beyond the fire zone.

27 May 2011

64 visits

Walker PCT 08

Cresting over high ridges with views of Walker Pass and the mountains that take the PCT north to the John Muir trail.

27 May 2011

69 visits

Walker PCT 09

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