Pinchot Pass—another high pass crossed, not too many left!
Deborah, a solo JMT hiker, takes a lunch break after crossing Pinchot Pass.
Pinchot Pass
This pass is fairly close to Mather Pass, and the basins below each have a similar appearance.
#30: 36.9360 N, 118.4125 W 12130'
Rehab
After a serious knee injury suffered on the job as a volunteer firefighter, Deborah needed surgery and physical therapy. After a lot of work, she decided to hike the JMT, and successfully completed her hike.
We met many people with interesting stories along the trail.