So after a long last half of the summer breaking myself for the J.O.B., all of my riding was scrapped, preparations for racing were scrapped, and my first fourteener summit project was trashed. (Rob and Court, you have no idea how much I envy you! ;-) )
All is not lost however, for next weekend I will embark on a backcountry hiking excursion with our Boy Scout troop.
We’ll be heading for the Pecos Wilderness near Santa Fe, NM, and an overnight camp around 10,500 feet next to Lake Stewart, nestled quietly under Santa Fe Baldy, standing 12,632 feet above sea level. To get to the lake, a brisk 6 mile hike gaining 2500 feet of elevation. What fun, what fun.

So here’s the magic act.

All of this:

Needs to fit in this:

And then be strapped to this:

And when I reach Stewart Lake, I'll get to chill in these!!!

I am extremely looking forward to a weekend of breathing in the warm scent of pine and juniper blown around by the fresh mountain air. Along with just sitting by an alpine lake and slowing down.

More to come.