The morning started with a hot breakfast. After paying our tab we assembled ready to get the 9am ferry from VVR back to the other end of the lake. A flash of lightning, a clap of thunder and a heavy downpour meant the trip on the lake in a metal boat was postponed!

Eventually we ventured out and got to the side trail (1.5 miles) back to the PCT. Then we started our ascent to Silver Pass.

The weather for most of the day was unsettled with light rain and occasional clear spells. So it was on again, off again with our rain gear.

We were happy to make 13 miles to camp beside Virginia Lake. Hopefully tomorrow will be better weather.