Congrat's for your success and don't give up for any reason on losing the weight. I myself am 50 pounds lighter from when I started hiking in earnest back in 2003. The loss of weight makes a great difference and will do so much for your mental attitude.
I look forward to seeing you write more trip reports. I'd recommend Deseret Peak as your next "ultra". Once the snow is gone there, a nice trail and a great hike awaits.
Updated: I saw your footprints in the snow near the Lewiston peak area and thought it was neat to have been less than a week behind you.
Thanks Dean. I appreciate your comments. I do have quite a few pics of this hike, I just haven't downloaded them onto my computer yet. I'll do that tonight though. We're scheduled to do Deseret at the end of June. Thanks again!
I made the same mistake on the south side of Lewiston back in '06 but didn't realize it until we made it all the way around to the east side. At that point we were utterly confused. By the time we figured it out we got weathered off the mountain. This report has inspired me to go back and bag it.
Good to hear the road isn't blocked any more. I had to walk it last time.
Thanks for the comments. Ya, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have made it if that road was blocked. We may have just lucked out with the road, because they were bringing in the cattle, but hopefully it's open still
Well-written TR. Good job! Considering the impediments, quite a worthy accomplishment. When I've run being maybe 15 or even 10 lb above what I consider ideal, I notice a substantial increase in difficulty in 3 mi! Seems like the hardest part is behind you- keep up the training, & each peak should be easier than the last! Good luck & keep posting.
Dean - Jun 3, 2009 2:03 pm - Voted 10/10
Nicely writtenCongrat's for your success and don't give up for any reason on losing the weight. I myself am 50 pounds lighter from when I started hiking in earnest back in 2003. The loss of weight makes a great difference and will do so much for your mental attitude.
I look forward to seeing you write more trip reports. I'd recommend Deseret Peak as your next "ultra". Once the snow is gone there, a nice trail and a great hike awaits.
Updated: I saw your footprints in the snow near the Lewiston peak area and thought it was neat to have been less than a week behind you.
morgthom75 - Jun 3, 2009 3:37 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Nicely writtenThanks Dean. I appreciate your comments. I do have quite a few pics of this hike, I just haven't downloaded them onto my computer yet. I'll do that tonight though. We're scheduled to do Deseret at the end of June. Thanks again!
csfoster - Jun 3, 2009 5:30 pm - Voted 10/10
Nice ReportI would definitely give you and A+. Very well written. Mrs. Eyre would probably give you something lower than that though just because she hates you.
morgthom75 - Jun 3, 2009 6:04 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice Reportthanks. I'd probably only get a B- because I didn't talk about female golfers, and use symbolism
Ammon Hatch - Jun 7, 2009 3:43 am - Hasn't voted
Getting LostI made the same mistake on the south side of Lewiston back in '06 but didn't realize it until we made it all the way around to the east side. At that point we were utterly confused. By the time we figured it out we got weathered off the mountain. This report has inspired me to go back and bag it.
Good to hear the road isn't blocked any more. I had to walk it last time.
morgthom75 - Jun 7, 2009 9:50 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Getting LostThanks for the comments. Ya, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have made it if that road was blocked. We may have just lucked out with the road, because they were bringing in the cattle, but hopefully it's open still
rmjwinters - Jun 7, 2009 9:21 pm - Hasn't voted
CongratsCongratulations on getting out and making the summit.
morgthom75 - Jun 7, 2009 9:50 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Congratsthanks a ton. It was a tough one. It's gonna be a fun summer
imontop - Jun 8, 2009 11:30 pm - Voted 10/10
Nice ReportGood job and congrats on the summit bag, you drunkard! Apple Beer?!!!! LOL.
Diggler - Jun 11, 2009 6:11 pm - Hasn't voted
CongratsWell-written TR. Good job! Considering the impediments, quite a worthy accomplishment. When I've run being maybe 15 or even 10 lb above what I consider ideal, I notice a substantial increase in difficulty in 3 mi! Seems like the hardest part is behind you- keep up the training, & each peak should be easier than the last! Good luck & keep posting.
Dean - Jun 12, 2009 9:40 am - Voted 10/10
BTWCongrat's on having your first trip report picked for the front page of SP. A nice tribute to your writing skills.