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| Hiking | 8.03 Miles |
2,091 AEG |
| | Hiking | 8.03 Miles | 4 Hrs 57 Mns | | 2.22 mph |
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| no partners | | Knowing I will likely be hiking out Organ Pipe way next weekend, figured I better get with the program and do a hike today (as opposed to just thinking about). An old favorite, and one that I guessed wouldn't have Easter crowds. Good call and a test for me all the way around, especially with a late start on a warm day. As expected, my lack of conditioning became apparent as I headed up the Hugh Norris part on my way to Wasson. Made it alright, but took a long break on top in one of the few shady spots available. On the way down both my knees were turning up the pain, so I popped two vitamin I's and eventually things got better. 
Because of the knees, I was not able to keep the pace I usually do on the downhill, which was rough because of the extra time out in the full sun. I had to take another break at Mam-A-Gah, but finished strong. All in all a good day. We'll see how I feel tomorrow. 
The cholla, ocotillo, and hedgehogs were putting on a good show today. Along the higher sections of the Hugh Norris past Amole Peak, etc. the chollas were just starting to show spring growth with no blooms. |
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