Colorado Trail Segment #13 Yo -Yo

Colorado Trail Segment #11 Yo-Yo

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Oh man. Had to go Elephant Eating Mode. The 3500' climb at miles 37-43 (followed by the 2500' descent from miles 43-46) was just about the hardest climb of the year, even worse than the 2nd climb on either of the double 14er days this year. Made some rookie-level mistakes that made the day more difficult than it should have been, but on a positive note(s), I didn't have any knee pain (starting to do some more serious stretching & mobility work), and I think I finally found a solution to my blister problems (Salty Britches Skin Barrier Ointment). Hoping for one more weekend to do one more big thing, but if this is the last major hike of the year I am satisfied with what I've accomplished and the steps forward I've taken.

Had a small recording lapse after refilling waters that cost me about ~.7 miles and some elevation gain. Frustrating but it is what it is. Still got the distance record.

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Derek Gless

Colorado Trail Segment #13 Yo -Yo

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Colorado Trail Segment #13 Yo -Yo

Colorado Trail Segment #11 Yo-Yo

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