Destination: Before Elephant's Back
Miles: 27
Adrian:
I was hiking with Low Bridge tonight at dusk and looking around for a campsite. We had been around treeline for some time and the wind was too strong for our tent here. It was getting dark and we had walked more than 26 miles already.
The last few days we've been revving the engines, building a higher mileage base for days ahead when we will up our daily miles. It takes time to develop the stamina to add just 10% of miles per day on a consistent basis. Our plan is to cruise a nice average of 20 miles per day for the 3 days Steve and Billy will be hiking with us and then start trying to average 25+ mile days from there on.
Since Sonora Pass, the tread has been a bit softer and less rocky making it much easier to walk and less painful. On rocky trails, the sole of our feet get pounded and joints punished. The trail also has an easier grade now; making climbs much easier and less exhausting. Don't get me wrong; it is still rolling with many ups and downs, its just a bit more user friendly.
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