Yesterday's hike was a lot of fun, comparable to my experience with Mt. Fuji last year, but only warmer and not quite as long. We were hiking for about 8 hours or so total, with plenty of altitude changes along the way. At the peak, we were at about 12,000 ft above sea level. All I can say is that I am glad I was adjusted to a higher altitude this year compared with last, I'm not sure I could have endured more altitude sickness. The view at the peak was amazing. It was a clear day, and we could see maybe 50 miles in every direction. At the peak there was some snow as well, and we had some fun with that. I've learned the hike back is always the worst. Even though it's mostly downhill, it seems to just keep going and going and all you want to do is be done with the hiking. At least on the way up you have the peak to look forward to.
I'll be working on posting pictures from the trip later today over on Picasa, but for now, another preview.
Baldy... I think it's pretty obvious how it got its name
Looking downwards from the peak, a small lake is below
Snowman we built at the peak
A view from the peak in the direction we hiked up
As for today, my whole body is incredibly sore, so I'll be taking it easy the rest of the day and try to recover.
*EDIT*
4:40 p.m. Pictures from the trip uploaded onto Picasa
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