Capt Dan PCT 2015 VLOG #49- Day 78, Sonora Pass

[@peteraguirre7653]

Capt. Dan, your videos are the best. I've been watching all the 2017 VLOGS and I've come back to watching yours again.

[@CaptainDansWanderings]

Peter Aguirre Thanks and welcome back, Peter.

[@moki48]

Cappy let me catch my breath...that was wild !! I ALSO want to wish you a HAPPY FATHERS DAY !! GREAT WORK !!

[@CaptainDansWanderings]

Thank you.

[@anac8181]

Nice shot of your shadow as you walk, and the golden hillside bathed in sunlight - no words. With that said, it is easy to see how the steep sides of the path plus the snow fields were a bit worrisome. Glad you made it in one piece.

[@CaptainDansWanderings]

Thank you.

[@madalynclark7417]

What I love about the PCT is how far you can see where you're going.

[@CaptainDansWanderings]

One of the biggest differences between the Appalachian Trail and the PCT. You can see vast distances (and have amazing views) on the PCT, but you're pretty much stuck under a perpetual forest canopy on the AT.

[@jay420z]

Cool shot in the beginning of your shadow when you were walking Dan.Have a good rest in town and pack on the carbs.Good luck to you.

[@CaptainDansWanderings]

Glad ya liked that shot.

[@gregsly7514]

Hey Capt Dan, I have been watching your trip. Great video coverage. I'm going to be backpacking in the Meiss Roadless area this weekend. You will most likely pass through there a couple days ahead of me. Would have liked to say hi if the timing was a couple days different. Safe travels. Hope you did ok around the Washington Fire area this week.

[@CaptainDansWanderings]

Hope to run into ya Greg.

[@MECowgo]

I went back and looked at your Day 1 video, holy cow, you've dropped some pounds. Love your videos, can't wait for the next Cap'n Dan update!

[@CaptainDansWanderings]

47 pounds. Too much.

[@scottrundle]

If you go by Walker CA. Jump out and eat a Walker Burger and a shake. Great shade and famous for the cool birdhouses they have around there.

[@CaptainDansWanderings]

Thanks for the tip.

[@martinbrown4940]

I'm really enjoying your videos Dan. Some of the best I've every watched of the PCT! Did you every get your pack replaced or repaired? and how many miles are you averaging per day! keep up the great work! Thanks for sharing your trip.

[@CaptainDansWanderings]

Glad you enjoy the videos. Got my pack and pants repaired by a seamstress in Mammoth Lakes. My average is back in the low 20s again.

[@fking3635]

U will feel like SUPER MAN when ur through with this well done........

[@CaptainDansWanderings]

Hope so. Thanks

[@w9jim]

Not sure when you'll see this, but today, for me, is Sunday - Father's Day. So, happy Father's Day, Dan!, if that applies - and if it doesn't, well, happy Father's Day anyway!

[@CaptainDansWanderings]

Thanks Jim. Same to you.

[@sockmonkeygirlrangerdanger4275]

We're enjoying your videos - laughing our butts off in parts (thanks for that!), Curious, what do you do for health insurance?

[@CaptainDansWanderings]

I'm retired Air Force.

[@CaptainDansWanderings]

And I'm glad you enjoy the videos.

[@skippylippy547]

Yikes! Those slopes look downright dangerous. Which was worse - Forester Pass or those icy slopes? (No way am I showing this to my wife) ;)

[@CaptainDansWanderings]

The icy slopes on Sonora Pass were worse for me.

[@piscator57]

You could use a hiking pole like an ice axe to do a self-arrest in case you need to...

[@CaptainDansWanderings]

I tried on Glen Pass and got busted up. The slopes on Forrester were very steep and went down into (seemingly) oblivion.

[@leannescott816]

Note to self...keep spikes/crampons 'til after Sonora pass.

[@CaptainDansWanderings]

Leanne Scott It was sketchy and I was so thankful to get thru it without sliding down the mountainside.

[@donhenhawke3385]

how long did it take you to get a ride?

[@potatothorn]

harrowing day wow !

[@CaptainDansWanderings]

Yes.