{"id":11742,"date":"2026-07-06T12:02:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T19:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wandering.earth\/?p=11742"},"modified":"2026-07-06T12:02:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T19:02:01","slug":"pct-day-77-ca-section-h","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wandering.earth\/index.php\/2026\/07\/06\/pct-day-77-ca-section-h\/","title":{"rendered":"PCT DAY 77 – CA Section H"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mile 832.8 to 845.6 – 12.8 miles total hiked on PCT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, I knew Muir Pass had some snow fields I\u2019d have negotiate on the way to the top of Muir Pass, but nothing too bad. I still had my ice Axe and micro spikes if I needed them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The reports of the many snow fields I\u2019d have to cross were true. But they just took time to cross and didn\u2019t pose any real danger or obstacle to my climb up to the pass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While it was a rough climb, finally seeing the Muir Hut leg me know I had reached my destination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Muir Pass!!! 11,970 feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While I was elated to have reached Muir Pass, I didn\u2019t spend a lot of time at the pass. The dark clouds that were rolling in worried me a little. Having spent a long stormy night at nearby Wilma Lake 6 years ago, I didn\u2019t want to chance getting caught in a big storm near the top of Muir Pass again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, I started down the north side of the pass. Not as many snow fields to navigate as the south side, but a long stretch through one big field to start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The hike along Wilma Lake was nice, but long. I kept my eyes on the clouds and sky for any signs or rain or thunder. Fortunately, nothing materialized<\/strong> to cause rain or other problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once past Wilma Lake, I descended down into Evolution Basin I hiked down along several alpine lakes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once I reached Evolution Lake, I started looking for a campsite for the night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I found a nice camping area at the south side of the lake and settled in for a nice long rest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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