I woke up ready to hike again this morning :) I shed so much pack weight in Stratton and I am loving how much better my pack feels! I grabbed some coffee, a breakfast croissant, and a vitamin water and then hit the trail. The 5 mile climb up North Crocker Mountain was extremely enjoyable. There was no view at the top, but I still really liked that mountain. The descent, on the other hand, was pretty brutal- extremely steep with sliding rocks, huge rocks, and tons of vines. It was like an obstacle course- good thing that only lasted for 2 miles!
My mother had told me that my dog, Jasper, was acting out of character and my heart just sunk because I know he is so sad because I left. I have made the decision to get him as soon as I can and share the journey with him. I have talked to many hikers with dogs about how to go about it and I figure that it wouldn't hurt to try. If it doesn't work, he can always go back home. I know he will love it out here and it will be a good bonding for us. Plus, he already has a backpack from some trips in Texas, so we're all set! I have to figure out the logistics like how much food he'll need, what to do in trail towns, and how to introduce him to the trail, but that can be done soon enough. It makes me exhale a lot of stress over that issue to know he'll be joining me soon :) I can't wait!
Climbing Sugar Loaf tomorrow!
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