Miles: 28.5
Adrian: We left the house and got a ride back up the pass at 7 a.m. We had wonderful views of the Early Winter Spires and Liberty Bell.The day started with a 2,000-foot climb through snow up to Cutthrout Pass. It was cold but the views were awesome. Big granite spires covered in the season's first significant snow.
We hiked a big day today to try and outrun a predicted rain event coming on Wednesday around 11 a.m. Big mountains dominated the landscape as we climbed more than 5,000 feet.Kirsten: Before I write anything about today I'd like to take a moment to give a little advice. If your spouse or girlfriend/boyfriend is walking along and trips on a root or say a crack in a sidewalk, do not exclaim as they are laying face down "You should really be careful" or this one "You're going to hurt yourself if you're not careful." This is what Adrian said to me as I laid face down in the dirt today. This was a poor choice. Call it bad timing. Whatever. Just don't say what he did cuz
it didn't go over very well.Back on the trail again and it looks like we made the right decision. The sky was blue and the temperature slowly rose throughout the day. Most importantly, the weather was not obstructing the views of Mount Hardy and a number of other North Cascade peaks.
Cutthroat Pass was snow-covered - maybe four inches or so - and the scene got me thinking about ski season. Maybe the job search will have to wait.
Our pace was quick today and we rested only briefly as we rushed to make it as far as possible. The weather is supposed to turn to rain and even snow and we want to get over Hart's Pass early tomorrow.
Adrian is doing better. I think he may have giardia. He feels weak sometimes and poops a lot. Sorry for the info, but hey this is what's happening. It's not too bad and his condition won't keep him from finishing. It's life after the trail that may be more difficult for him.
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