This was a doozy!!

In my mind and with nutrition prep, I was prepared for this hike.
Once you are in it, it is definitely a challenge of the will.
Give yourself enough daylight, travel with water and snack, and settle in to enjoy a physically rigorous climb to the top.  When you make it to the top, you will be thankful you did as the views are worth the climb 10 -fold. My friend and I made it to the top after some doubt and lots of laughter, wondering what we got ourselves into, but onward we went and we were thankful we did.
our legs and arms are still reminding us what we put them through, but it was worth it.  Do yourself a favor and challenge yourself through the stages to get to the top — you’ll be thankful you did.  ENJOY!!!