Day 3: Great landscapes and better people

Day 3 begins with an explosion

I woke up after a hard dream feeling quite nervous at the beginning of the day. I was heading to Lost Creek Wilderness and had a 2600 feet climb out of the camp. This climb would lead me to a higher elevation than ever before. My concern for altitude problems would be to test.

At the end of the climb, it had more than 10,000 feet of elevation. Towards the end I could feel the elevation and short breaths, but I did it! Ultimately, I felt that my body really worked despite some anxiety.

A landscape I will not forget it soon

From the Lost Creek desert, I followed the stream for about six miles through an impressive meadow. This meadow has been my favorite place to date. Unfortunately, during the last three miles or so, I was taking all the strength of the sun, so my energy level drained quite fast. On the way I met two Florida hikers. They found a great shaded place to take a break, so I joined them. It was nice to talk to them about their time in New Hampshire’s white mountains during the past year. Whites are my happy place. Listening to others appreciating those peaks like me is the best.

Camp Hangout

After the Prado, I went back into Lost Creek’s desert. It was slow after all that time in the sun, but especially downhill, so I had a good time in the camp. At the end of the day, I arrived at a stream and I could hang out with a partner through a hiker named Anthony. I have jump from him from day two. It is a great guy with a great personality. It was finally chatting after finishing the walk.

Tonight I am camping near a stream that flows. A lot of water and luckily a decent dream before another great day tomorrow.

Pink, spine and sprout

Rose: The Prado was a real culminating point. I loved walking through that beautiful scene.

Thorn: The sun cooked me today. I hope to have a little earlier start tomorrow, so I have more time to break in the afternoon.

BUD: I met some excellent people here today. The hiking community is so wonderful. I hope to meet more people tomorrow!

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