watch what you say

Day 122 ~ miles 2024.6 - 2047.5       

The alarm sounded and I knew we had to get up and make decent mileage today.  I peered out of the mesh tent wall to see a beautiful pink and orange sunrise, right beside the majestic Mt. Jefferson.  Back to sleep I quickly went, fortunately only for 30 minutes.  The morning miles passed quickly, as we'd hoped for, as we walked toward Mt. Jefferson.  We saw a wildfire from above, a couple of miles away from the trail, as a small scouting plane flew around in circles overhead repeatedly. 

A real ass-kicking climb consumed most of the day after lunch.  Our fitness level is so optimal that we can usually just breeze right through a thousand+ foot climb, barely getting winded.  This ascent took a little more effort.  When we finally reached the top and went over the mountain, we were surprised to see a large amount of snow on the North side of it.  Never did I imagine that I would be walking along in the snow in August, being swarmed by mosquitos!  While hiking through the snow, I noticed a handprint.  "HA, HA, someone fell," I said aloud to Moonshine.   The words were barely out of my mouth when I lost my footing and slipped, recovered, only to lose my balance again and fall on my butt, arms flailing all the while.  Once I realized that I was OK, we both burst into laughter.I suppose I should watch what I say! 

The evening miles were much more painstaking that the morning ones.  We didn't hike as far as we'd hoped, but the day was full of some absolutely incredible scenery.