We hit the 200 mile mark yesterday and are resupplying now in Buena Vista. Yesterday we summited our third 14'er, Mt. Huron (14,003 ft), and here are the official stats for the day:
Mt. Huron Summited*: Dirty Mike
Mt. Huron Summited: Buckwheat, Peacock, Cloud 9
* - the following hiker took a cheap shortcut on a switchback thereby nullifying his actual completion of the 14'er and showing disrepect and disdain for all CT volunteers, the CT Foundation, and all hikers everywhere.
We all agreed Mt. Huron had the best view of any of the 14'ers so far. And the afternoon thunderstorms held off long enough to let us enjoy our time on the summit. There was also a mountain goat on the trail. Dirty Mike and I got within 5 feet of it to take a picture, and I guess we were a little too close for comfort because it eventually walked toward us to back us off.
We were just at Eddyline Brewery and had food and, of course, beer and will head to quincys steakhouse on our way out of town. They serve exclusively just fillet mignon for $10! Our next stop will be in only a day and a half in Salida where we'll meet up with Sam and Marsha (Buckwheat's relatives). We're looking forward to hiking with them and can't wait till Thursday! Till next time
- Cloud 9
Matt: we will try to include a beard update soon
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ReplyDeleteSo impressive Adam .... Didn't know you could grow a beard! Looks awesome as always, the view and the beard! Tell everyone I say hi :) And why buckwheat? I don't get that one
ReplyDelete^ that's stupid how it tells you I removed the comment. I wanted to correct my typo
ReplyDeleteAdam, you make me laugh...that goat has pretty big horns too!
ReplyDeleteGlad you showed respect to the goat...hahahaha