The hikers accomplished 6 miles south to High Point Shelter while Greg and I moved vehicles to their southern parking spots for the week and then hiked about a mile and a half north to High Point Shelter. This was my first time involved in the vehicle juggling at the beginning of the hike for the very good reason that it normally means a fast and far hike to catch up with the rest of the pack. The shortness of this trek allowed me to participate even if I was the slowest partner Greg has ever had. Approaching a fallen tree across the trail made me miss my fellow Turtle hiker, Liz. She would have understood my dilemma as I straddled a tree the same height as my leg in an attempt to navigate the trail.
A vista platform afforded a sweeping view of the area surrounding High Point Monument and was a beginning to the downhill that ended at High Point Shelter.
It was a tougher and more emotional day for some than for others but all teens accomplished the goal. According to Peg, Atira with her top heavy pack, only fell over three times and only one of those was near a cliff. I call it a satisfactory day.
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Laughing here as I totally DO understand your dilemma. I miss being on the hike and hiking alongside my fellow Turtle! Just keep putting one foot in front of the other!
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