We spent a beautiful zero at Kennedy Meadows, taking advantage of all the free hiker amenities and expensive food options available. We had to get the bottomless pancakes, unaware that the first pancake would be the size of a regular frying pan.

We got our packages, sent some packages, did our chores early and hung out with old and new friends, reminiscing on the Desert section and what is to come. No one loved the desert, but we all had favorite memories. For me, it was the sunrises, the trail towns, and the infrequent pine forests.

We are so excited to be off tomorrow finally in the Sierras.