We started the day with a homemade breakfast with pancakes, sausages, and eggs. It was delicious. We tossed blueberries and chocolate chips in the pancakes.
Two new hikers, Lab Rat and her boyfriend, Jason, joined us. Lab Rat hiked with Mr Ranger on the PCT this year and Turd met her as well. She and her boyfriend are moving to Montana. Both are super fun. It turns out that Jason knows a guy that Lilly and I hosted for couchsurfing while we were living in Arkansas. Small world.
We hitched up to Monarch’s Pass to hike a little over ten miles to Boss Lake trailhead. Just 15 miles into the west side of the loop and I already understand the reason everyone chooses to hike the west alternate route for the CT and follow the CDT.
Our driver today was Kyle. Same guy who picked us up two days ago. He owns the local snow mobile guided tour shop.
Hiking today was fantastic. My legs are getting under me. My quads still need Tylenol and Advil but still feeling better.
The mountains are just amazing. They’re so humbling. We crossed the continental divide today. We passed by some ski slopes today but couldn’t hop on the lift because they smartly had it setup so you couldn’t reach the seats.
We crossed a few alpine lakes today and decided to get into Hunt Lake. It was so cold. It started to sleet right as we got out. Jason said it was like being pelted by dippin dots which is the best explanation ever. But it was also just perfect timing for us to jump in freezing cold water, have to dry off, and then get sleeted on.
We finished the day with a downhill climb. We got out of the sleet and chilled at the hostel until the restaurant at the lodge opened. We went there and I had Lasagna pizza. The lodge has really good pizza.
We ended the night chilling, showered, and had some music on. Now off to bed!
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