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]
Mule Train
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]
Evening in Woods Creek: Day 2
I'm so glad we opted not to power through to Rae Lakes today. Instead, we made camp in Woods Creek just on the other side of the cool suspension bridge. There is still plenty of day light left. I read a little before finding a relatively large … [Continue reading]
Suspension
There are many bridges, and log crossings along the trail. This suspension bridge at Woods Creek was one of the coolest. It reminds me of the bridge on much of the playground equipment the boys played on. I love how all of these water crossings, … [Continue reading]
Roads End to Upper Paradise – Day 1
Today's trek was about 11-12 miles, I think. Since we got off to a late start, I was inclined to kick into gear right off the bat. My miles of weighed-down training seemed to pay off. I had to keep backing off to let the others catch up. I didn't … [Continue reading]