Today was by far our toughest and superheroest day. We are sitting just below Mather Pass, because I couldn't push us up. We walked over the dreaded, loose, melon-sized rocks, which would roll and slide beneath our feet as we climbed. We stretched up stone steps that required a hand up. We walked up such a severe angle, in the hot sun, to 11,000 ft in elevation. I have no idea how the boys did it. In fact, Natey carried me through a terrible section with nonstop stories about his favorite video games, and why they are clearly the best. I thought nothing could best the tenacity and perseverance shown on Bishop Pass, but today they were something to see.
With 1500 ft in elevation left to climb, and 4 miles, I bailed. We needed sleep. Tomorrow we will meet the peak of Mather and zigzag down the other side. If we can manage to use the same timeline for the next two passes, then we might make it to Onion Valley Trailhead and Independence PO in the next 4-5 days.
Check this out:
So cool.
