3 Highlights:
– Waking up to the full moon setting behind the peaks.
– A much-needed Non-Sleep Deep Rest meditation.
– Learning I won’t need to carry all the bear-proofing gear anymore.
Daily Summary:
– Distance hiked: 46 km
– Starting point: Lonesome Lake
– Ending point: Close to Little Sweetwater River
– Weather conditions: Sunny
Daily Reflections (challenges, insights, musings):
Started the day with stunning views but a sense of being late—Granite took off ahead of me. He’s fast, that ex-military guy. The day was long, windy, and full of little annoyances like missed trails and unnecessary bushwhacking. My mood was all over the place.
The Cirque of the Towers ended in a frustrating series of lost trails, but the beauty of the landscape made up for it. As the day wore on, I struggled with thirst, my tent setup, and just about everything else.
At least tomorrow is a town day. Lander, here I come—after I get through this cow-dung-covered camp spot. Good night.
View from a climb