To be completely honest, thru-hiking the High Sierra Trail (HST) was never on my list… having done multiple hikes around the popular trail from Eastern Sierra to Mineral King, in my mind I had already completed a big portion of the trail.
Ultimate Pack List: Solo Backpacking the High Sierra Trail
It’s officially in backpacking season and I am just returning from a successful 5-day solo backpacking trip on the High Sierra Trail! I felt no need for any new gear. Everything I packed for the High Sierra Trail, I had become quite familiar and comfortable with.