Up with the sun. Tensions are high as we approach the notorious knife edge.
Underwhelming! There is a nice wide trail over the knife edge. The trail remains up high but all the tracks lead down across the valley and with the avalanche danger, staying low is the safer option.
Looking back at the knife edge. Trail is impassable up high with the avalanche danger. Several avalanches have been witnessed by hikers in the group over the past several days.
More of the same today: snowy traverses, creek crossings, staying low to avoid avalache zones, and plenty of evidence that the snow is melting fast.
Once we got below treeline, waterfalls and creeks around every corner. One more long ascent and we should find a place to camp.
Another awesome camping spot. Uberdude and Cloud joined us later in the afternoon while Squirrel camped about half a mile ahead of us. Great day in the Weminuche, the largest wilderness area in Colorado. 10.9 miles, 5:30 hiking.
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