Site icon Not A Bad Place To Pee

AZT Day 17 – Mazatzal Wilderness

Bushcamp to Bushcamp

40.1 miles

Mile 424.9

With 75 miles to go to reach Pine, I decided to bust out two big days so I could enjoy some R&R at my family’s cabin ASAP. By 4:00 AM I was on the move.

In the predawn darkness I made my way under Highway 87 towards the Mazatzal Wilderness.

This poor rabbit must of had a rough night…

As the sun rose I began my ascent into the mountain range, passing a few old mine shafts as I worked my way up the seemingly endless switchbacks.

When I reached the top I began passing lingering snow drifts as I followed the Mazatzal Divide trail along its scenic ridge.

It was a tough day of big elevation gains and even bigger miles, but the views were incredible.

By 6:00 PM I’d hiked just over 40 miles and was exhausted. This was the first time I hiked a 40 miler since the PCT, so I’m glad to see I still got it. After making camp I scarfed down a quick dinner before passing out hard.

Cheers!

Exit mobile version