Speed Hiking and Scrambling the Camel’s Back

This was a late decision to hike and so I got to the trailhead around mid-afternoon.  To make myself lighter, I didn’t take a pack and hiked with minimal gear.  I did this as a speed hike and a speed scramble up.  The scrambling part I was relatively faster than I would have been if I had a pack. Surprisingly I made it up to the summit and back. There were few people at the top due to the lateness of the hour. I don’t think I would want to hike in this manner again though. Still I was glad to find out the limits of my endurance.