While the rattlesnakes were definitely harder to spot, their existence was never to be forgotten. They were there, hiding in the nearby shrubbery, or in the rock beside the trail's edge. I spotted three along our 46 mile trek. As for bears, they … [Continue reading]
Our day took us up to the tippy top of Glen Pass. My ability to hike from 10,500 to 12,000 feet in a matter of a couple of hours really blows my mind. I am both amazed and thankful for my health & fitness, endurance & strength. Without these, … [Continue reading]
The sun has yet to make it's appearance yet the moon has drawn me to the lake after my morning pee. Lovely, isn't it? Since I'm up anyway, I head back to the tent to grab the water filter to prepare for another day. We are taking on Glen Pass … [Continue reading]
I can't tell you how nice it is to be traveling through the backcountry as we are. It's just theMAN and me now. Our compadres, suffering from a blown out knee and impending illness, were forced to turn back on Day 2. Each of us, have found our own … [Continue reading]
When your worn out from mile upon mile of mounting elevation you begin seeing things. What's this? A mule train? Unfortunately, they were going the wrong direction, and there wasn't any more room for my load. So, onward I trek. … [Continue reading]