- GxL Day 2, April 3, Wednesday
- Start 2 miles south of CDT trailhead
- End past John Kerr Peak
- Miles walked: 19
Hiking is on damp ground, with a few patches of snow, in juniper forest, across rigdes. I will be following tho CDT Gila River Alternate for a few days.
Mid-day starts the climb of Wagontongue Ridge, about 7.8k, with juniper giving way to pine. I stnrt to encounter deep snow on trail, 3-5 feet, and I am post-holing badly. I know that starting my hike in April is a little early– did I make a big mistake and need to turn back?
I notice from the Topo map that I am following on the north side of a ridge. If I can hike another half mile I can get to the south side. Will conditions be better there?
Yes, the deep snow is gone. Wagon tongue is a particularly steep ridge, And the rest of the ridges of the day are on the south side or on top and not as steep. I have no further problems the rest of the day.
Finished audiobook The Bezzle, by Cory Doctorow, read by Wil Wheaton. I backed the audiobook Kickstarter, and got to hear Wil read my trail-name in the credits at the end of the book. A great read/listen, recommended.
Finished audiobook The White Feather, by P G Wodehouse.