7/29/22
White Mountain Guide Day Twenty

After taking five days off, I hit the trails again today, completing an impromptu hike, one that I had planned for early spring. What led to my decision to do this hike was simple, I woke up late. Rather than staying home, though, I completed a little over 8 miles of trails with roughly 2600’ of elevation. My “short” hike turned into me squeezing through the caves on Mount Percival and climbing up the ladders on Mount Morgan, a hike that I last did in winter conditions in 2020 (highly DO NOT recommend). I finished off the day doing a short loop up and down West Rattlesnake. The best part of the day was seeing some more people that I know from online in person. I am notoriously antisocial, have social anxiety, and meeting people from the internet always comes with a mix of anxiety and excitement. I think my biggest concern is that I will let them down by not being skinny enough or fast enough to be attempting this hiking goal. Every time I meet someone from the internet in person, though, I am glad that I did because it helps me break out of my shell. I’m really good at talking to people online, but in person I feel anxious and like a bit of a letdown. But, leaving my comfort zone has led to finding my favorite hiking partner and really good friend Danielle, so I am glad that sometimes I can find it in myself to hike with other people. 

Daily Miles: 8.42
Daily Vert: 2578’
Overall Miles: 203.26
Overall Vert: 69,986’ 
Guide: 7.9% -> 8.5%
Summits: Morgan, Percival, West Rattlesnake

Trails:

Crawford-Ridgepole Trail
Mount Morgan Trail
Mount Percival Trail
Morse Trail
Old Bridle Path
Ramsey Trail