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Running From the StormRunning From the Storm

My blistered feet

During the night,the force of the wind increased more and more which I had not anticipated in this magnitude. So at some point,one or two of my tent stakes were pulled out even though I had fortified them with rocks. As a result the tent collapsed on me. Since [...]

Strenuous Climb into the Laguna MountainsStrenuous Climb into the Laguna Mountains

When I woke up at 6:30 a.m. Mango and Emily were already done taking down their tents,so they left without me. It still took me rather long to pack up my own gear since I had yet to find a good system do to it more efficiently. I left the campsite near Cottonwood Creek at about [...]

Blisters,Snakes and a Short DayBlisters,Snakes and a Short Day

Yesterday’s exertion took its toll. After getting up late at 9 a.m. and taking a hot shower at the campground,I tended to my feet which had developed serious blisters after the hike out of Hauser Canyon last night. Especially my left foot was hit hard:A huge blister had formed at the ball of [...]