PCT 2024 Episode 16: We Have Arrived… THE SIERRA!! - Days 53-55 on the Pacific Crest Trail

[@richardinjapan4578]

Owens Valley -- deepest valley in North America -- that view from the crest is one of the best on the entire PCT. Really appreciate your videos!

[@davidbock1801]

Great call to slow down in the Sierras. Some of the best scenery you will ever experience. Excellent decision.

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

Best scenery and the hiking is tougher up here! Enjoying our pace right now.

[@mikePNW]

Have been really enjoying following along with you two. The Sierra's are amazing! Keep crushing it!

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

Thank you! It’s spectacular out here! Loving it! Except the mosquitoes 🦟

[@stephaniejhdeppe8109]

Ahhh I love and miss the Sierras so much. So excited for this stretch of your hike!

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

It’s sooo incredible!

[@elizabethlee3212]

Wow! Was that a Signs shirt I spotted? I love it. Catching up on your videos. Glad to see you're all well still!

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

That was a Signs shirt! Good eye!

[@colbypark1311]

I know these videos are a little behind, but heading out tomorrow to hike the JMT and super excited! SOBO on the golden ticket. Can’t wait to walk this trail and your video is getting me so excited!

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

Hell yeah! May or may not see you. Currently in Mammoth for a bit, but say hi if you see us on the trail!

[@colbypark1311]

@@justinhitsthetrail5225 Dang, we were in Mammoth yesterday (6/29). I would have gladly bought you and Anna a drink!

[@robertnickell2610]

Day 55 had the views you dreamt about when you picked the PCT. Beautiful!

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

Amazing views, and they only get better!

[@hope2someday691]

Maybe after Anna has some time hiking with the Mariposa we get a pack review. I almost purchased the Mariposa so I’m especially interested. 🥂

[@annamarcantel1]

I do plan to do one in the near future! Maybe a bonus epi 😊

[@nexpose1]

Justin, Anna, I hope you know how much this means to those of us who just aren't able to do something like this. Watched just a little of your older videos but these PCT ones are brilliant. LOVE it all so much. 🤘😎 Inspires me to keep up the little hikes and still see the beauty and enjoy. 😁 Thanks and be safe. 😎

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

Comments like this are great to see! Makes us happy to know that these videos are impactful and inspiring. Thank you for watching and following along!

[@nml4546]

Well let's see, what are the plusses of this long section of the trail...much cooler temperatures, plenty of water (no long water carries), incredible views, and if you're lucky, wildlife (other hikers have seen bears on the trail, and plenty of deer). good luck on the trail.

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

No bears yet, but a few deer and a bazillion marmots! Thanks for following along!

[@Henning_Rech]

2:22 Four days behind me then (6/8). While you started 4/20 two weeks past me (4/6). Ten days less on the first 700 miles...

[@Bill_tyler]

Damn look at all the durston tents! That dude is a self made millionaire for sure

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

Definitely the most popular tent on the trail right now!

Everything is so pretty, you show the PCT so beautifully. I love your videos. Also, how is Anna doing with her toe?

[@annamarcantel1]

It’s healing beautifully, thank you for asking!!

@@annamarcantel1 I’m very glad Anna!!!

[@farbeyonddriven8173]

Other than some day hikes in Yosemite, the Sierra has escaped me. Looking for to seeing you there. Heading to North Cascades in a week for some Glacier play.

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

Cascades will be spectacular! Have fun! The Sierra is amazing so far!

[@maxallanmosesman]

So, 17 miles is not a big mileage day for a PCTer?

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

We were doing 20s heading into the Sierra. Doing 17 or less through here though. A lot of PCTers are still hiking 20 mile days here. We’ll have to average over 20 miles a day after the Sierra to finish before October though, so in the end 17 will be a low mileage day.