Bushcamp to Bushcamp
35.7 miles
SoBo mile 143.9
Total mileage 2796.5
By 5 we were moving through the dark old growth forest along Vista Creek.
Two hours later we began our first of two big climbs for the day. The switchbacks weren’t too bad thanks to the cool morning air.
The ridge walk atop the climb was blanketed with vibrant wildflowers and chubby marmots retreating into their holes.
At the bottom we crossed a bridge before immediately beginning another tedious set of switchbacks up towards Mica Lake.
When we reached the glacier fed alpine lake we took a few minutes to gawk at its beauty.
The final push up to Fire Pass was rough in the midday heat, but the vistas at the top were well worth the effort.
The remaining 8 miles to camp was a roller coaster ridge walk.
Then there was this sketchy bridge we had to cross.
By the time I reached camp I was totally gassed. We’d done over 11,000 ft of elevation gain, and my body felt it. After crushing a quick dinner, I crashed hard.
P.s. Thanks Yi for following along and your generous support!
Cheers!