Day 130: The high point!
Today’s challenge was to go over Forester Pass. This required a 9.5 mile ascent, which was not too steep for most of the way. Along the way we passed some trail maintenance workers. The mountains all around were impressive.
An emu?
As we neared Forester Pass, the trail got very steep with many switchbacks. It was hard to see as we approached where the trail could possibly go.
The pass is the notch just to the right of Ros
We eventually reached the narrow saddle at 13,123′. There were quite a few others there including some Australians. Most were going southwards on the John Muir Trail.
Then a steep descent with more splendid views.
How’s this for a lunch stop? 
We followed a pretty river down King’s Canyon then turned up a side trail past Bullfrog Lake. We have camped just beyond the lake. This side trail will take us tomorrow over Kearsage Pass and then down to the little town of Independence for a rest and resupply.Today’s milestones: the highest point on the PCT, and less than 600 miles to go.
Love the spots of clour against the grey, stunning scenery again. It looks like a goose to me, rather than an emu!
Thanks for sharing your amazing achievement and the seemingly endless stream of fascinating photos.
Barren yet beautiful! I’m huffing and puffing with you!
Beaut photos.