Day 4,
Today was epic. It began as we left camp around 9 a.m and hiked 3 miles through the rest of the basin. We crossed a freezing ford and began the steady incline up Trailrider pass. Imagine 2 miles traversing through snow, rock, mud, and other horrible conditions while heading up an incredibly steep incline. Not to mention storms could be seen heading are way so we had to move quickly. Reaching the top (12,400) was a relief but it was a short lived victory since the storm kept creepin' closer. We tried hurrying down the mountain but the snow made it difficult. There were certain areas where a simple misstep could be the end. It was a very intense decline. We finally hit the treeline when it started to rain, and we were still a half mile from Snowmass Lake, our destination. The next segment was an incredibly difficult section of rocks that was impossible to cross in the rain. We decided to turn around and find some trees to make shelter. Then the hail came. Our little poncho's were not holding up to well as we ran up a steep incline to reach a small cluster of trees. We took the rain cover for my tent, some rope, and made a make-shift hail shelter. We stood freezing cold under this shelter for an hour and a half waiting for the rain to stop. Oh yeah, and there was lighting everywhere. Eventually the rain stopped and we put up a tent and huddled for warmth. Once we were warm we made camp and a nice fire. We had to walk a good half mile to get water. Everything is wet. Our tents are on an extreme decline and I am currently sleeping on roots. Oh, and it just starting pouring again. But this is what it's all about I guess. Gotta roll with the punches. Tomorrow is an easier day. Goodnight.
Team Gunz n' Money
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