Once again, it begins!
Of course the day I start has to be a humid day in the 80s. I talked Nancy into stopping at Deer Mtn SP so I could drop most of my gear and slackpack. That was a great idea heh.
I had the park almost to myself with no one in sight or sound. Good dinner and was asleep before dark.
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Awesome. You’re a lucky guy.
Lucky to be alive heh. It has been a painful start this year. Thankfully the weather is expected to cool off.
I may do that if my wife stays up there, as I have already hiked it with my Granddaughters before with full packs.