There was 4 of us girls.  got there at 0600, we had no idea how strenuous this hike would be.  This was definitely our most challenging hike, the most elevation gain, hardest bouldering and navigating.  It challenged all of our skill.

Hiking for my friends and myself is more then just the hike itself.  We have challenging jobs and family so for us its about girls bonding, challenging ourselves and taking time out of our days and hanging out.   We always do lunch and a beer at a local brewery (well except for our last hike – nothing open.  I feel we have become better friends and appreciate our friendship.  We have been hiking together for 3.5 years together, I hope we can go 10+ more years.