My first attempt in May was a total fail. I had recently experienced a hip flexor strain and decided to try my first attempt at the 6 pack peak challenge. It did not go as planned and I ended up descending with only a mile to the peak, due to the severity of the train pain. My pride was crushed. I decided to back for my redemption hike two weeks later, still with the strain, since I couldn’t just rest. I manage to summit and restore my pride. Descending was when my hip flexor decided to just go completely out. I wasn’t in severe pain as before, but this time, I was basically using my trekking poles as crutches. But at that point, nothing mattered. I was so happy that I finally got to peak Cucamonga. It was such a beautiful day, I celebrated with a beer and a burger.