58 2714.9 8/11/2021 sunny, cool breeze. I got up later at 5 am and was on trail a little later at 6 am. I made good progress with my climbs. I was still huffing and puffing, but I kept at it until they were done. I got to the “Lake” and took the side trail towards water. On the way I met two horsemen who said the water was there and also an outfitter packing up. They said to go further for better water. Indeed when I got to the outfitter and his crowd they directed me to a great water source. I chatted with the men there, ate my late snack and guzzled water. I decided to go on and climb the remaining two peaks. It was 12 more miles but I had nothing better to do. It was a long long descent to the plain and water. The first two had no camping sites so I went on to Dearborn Creek. Unfortunately I had to ford it and my wound’s ace bandage got wet. I’ve decided to only change it twice a day – morning and evening. It’s just easier. Well I’m ready for bed, but it’s hot and steamy. A typical problem at lower altitudes. Tomorrow Justin and I meet on trail, but now that I hiked extra we’ll just meet and camp wherever we want to. Night night.
