Pacific Crest Trail, Kennedy Meadows

After over 700 miles, Kennedy Meadows is reached, the first major milestone. The desert landscapes are behind me, now the Sierras are coming. The highest peak of this mountain range is Mount Whitney at 4421 m. There will be significantly more drinking water, but from here on a bear canister must also be carried, in which the food is stored. In addition, the stages will become more challenging and shorter due to the altitude gain. In Kennedy Meadows, many hikers stock up on essentials at the General Store or one of the two outfitters, I bought a pair of new shoes here. What a difference!