Bear howling at night (Day 64). Camped at the head of Ash Meadow and "Bear" Meadow (on the Sierra Crest), in the dark, quiet forest. First, long and loud. Second, a little closer, with the sound of a couple of foot steps. !!?! Third, a little far away, and fourth, further away...
PCT Day 89 - started with morning soak at Blayney Hot Springs. Felt so great after completing the highest sections of Sierra Nevada Mountains along PCT/JMT.
PCT Day 109 (JMT Day 39) - arrived at Happy Isles, Yosemite Valley. Completed John Muir Trail northbound. 212 miles (341km) from Mount Whitney summit. 30 walking days.
PCT Day 142 - arrived at Donner Summit (Interstate 80) and then Truckee for last resupply. Completed Central California region/segment of the trail. About 510 miles (820km) from Walker Pass (Highway 178).
PCT Day 148 - arrived at Sierra City (Highway 49). Finished traversing Sierra Nevada Mountains along the trail. About 635 miles (1021km) from Tehachapi Pass. 108 days on the trip, 86 days on the trail.
Now Sierra City is the goal of my hiking challenge along Pacific Crest Trail this year. Walked about 810 miles (1300km) on the trail, plus JMT, resupply/rest and other side trips. Happy to have been in the mountains. Glad to be back in one piece.