Yesterday, it was 98 degrees at 10:30 am. Too damn hot for my liking. Today, I decided to wake up early to beat the heat. Especially, because I knew I would be gaining 7,000 in elevation over the next 22 miles.
I set my alarm for 4:20am. Horrendous, I know. I was out of camp by 4:40 and on my way. It was hot already and the sun wasn't even up! Even with a few long water breaks, I managed to get in my first "10 by 10:00," that is 10 miles before 10:00am. I was pretty proud.
I hiked most of the day with Travis of Travis and Thread, who I stayed with in Idyllwild. Let me tell you, we slayed that mountain. We made the 22 miles to the highway by 3:00! Crazy talk. We got an easy ride into town and I jumped at the chance for a shower and clean laundry. It is the simple things in life here. We went out for $1.50 taco night at one of the local bars, and stayed out way past hiker midnight (hiker midnight is 10:00). A great way to get into town, a fantastic time while I was here. Heading out to the trail this afternoon to tackle Mt. Baden-Powell. There is allegedly a 3,000 foot climb over the next 2 miles. Wish me luck!
PS: Bill is undeniably a very rad individual
I set my alarm for 4:20am. Horrendous, I know. I was out of camp by 4:40 and on my way. It was hot already and the sun wasn't even up! Even with a few long water breaks, I managed to get in my first "10 by 10:00," that is 10 miles before 10:00am. I was pretty proud.
I hiked most of the day with Travis of Travis and Thread, who I stayed with in Idyllwild. Let me tell you, we slayed that mountain. We made the 22 miles to the highway by 3:00! Crazy talk. We got an easy ride into town and I jumped at the chance for a shower and clean laundry. It is the simple things in life here. We went out for $1.50 taco night at one of the local bars, and stayed out way past hiker midnight (hiker midnight is 10:00). A great way to get into town, a fantastic time while I was here. Heading out to the trail this afternoon to tackle Mt. Baden-Powell. There is allegedly a 3,000 foot climb over the next 2 miles. Wish me luck!
PS: Bill is undeniably a very rad individual
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