Thursday, July 22, 2010

July 22


Today begins our assault on Uncompahgre Peak, from 11,363 feet to 14,306 feet. Not only is the altitude rare, but the miles are long (10.04 miles) and the gain/loss is also high (+/- 2,943 feet).


The last 10 mile hike I did took 7 hours, had a starting altitude of 1,400 feet to the Flume and Liberty Summits (4,459 feet) for a gain/loss of +/- 3,059 feet and took 3 days to recover from. Of course, I didn't have cake on that hike, but some nuts and berries only. This will be different.

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