Day 4 of 6 of our HST Hike last month. One of most physically and mentally demanding days on the trail. I'm glad I spent the last few gym sessions before my trip walking on a treadmill with my pack and hiking boots.
Leg 4 (as tracked): Kern Hot Springs to Packer Camp || 8 miles || +3563, -470 || +3093 net elevation gain ||
13 hours
Details and full photo gallery (25 photos) are posted here:
High Sierra Trail, Day 4 – Kern Hot Springs to Hidden Packer Camp, June 20 2015
Some highlights:
Looking north
Kern River
Snow Plant
View from the Whitney Creek Shorcut, looking towards Red Spur
View from the Whitney Creek Shorcut, looking towards Kern Point
The Packer Camp
What's this? Some sort of stove/oven?
