Day 49- glen pass

In the sierra mountain range on the pacific crest trail there are 5 major passes and many more smaller ones. All the major passes range from around 12000 feet to the mid 13000s. Forester pass is the highest and we have already gone over it. Today we went over glen pass (major pass number 2). Although this is one of the shorter major passes, it was by far the most exhausting so far. The switchbacks were covered with snow meaning we had to go straight up the side of it. At the top it was all worth it because of the amazing views looking out across snowy mountains and alpine lakes (many of which were frozen). Another reason this pass was so hard was because we started the day climbing back up kearsarge pass at 11700 just to rejoin the pct. This tough day was magnified by the fact we had 7 days worth if food in our packs and the stupid bear canisters. Tomorrow we will get at least the next pass in Pinchot. If we are feeling really strong we may go up and over Mather pass.