Nat Your Average Hiker

If you follow me in Instagram you know that M and I made it to the top (along with our friends) of the highest mountain in the continental U.S.! M said I was "Nat your average hiker." ;) That guy. It definitely wasn't the scariest hike I've ever done but hiking for 12 hours will make anyone tired. We hiked a total of 22 miles in two days (11 uphill, 11 down) with backpacks. I was definitely whining the last six miles and discovered two fat blisters on my big toes once I took my boots off. Needless to say I have a whole new appreciation of my bed after sleeping on a one inch pad in 28 degree weather.

finally! somewhere in California that looks like fall!

don't worry, i wrote that with a stick ;)

on our way down the 99 switchbacks. literally.

freezing and on our way down the last six miles

sunset

sunrise

have you ever seen a bluer sky?

at the top looking awkward with my arms down

never had a better view eating lunch!

Done and done! Glad to check that off my bucket list...I won't be doing it again. Next up...the Grand Canyon! I haven't hiked it yet and would like to. Actually, next I want to go to Europe but there's a bit of a difference in price with that trip versus backpacking. ;)