Well this was a long day, and I’m aching a lot!

Since we were all cowboy camping, lying in was not an option so I got my earliest start yet of 6.40am. Lots of water on board as the next couple of sources were suspect. We all agreed to reconvene at Paradise Valley Café, some 20 miles distant.

I finally met the ‘Liverpool Hikers’ who were excellent company

I haven’t much to say today as I’m tired and twanged a muscle above my knee – should be ok but might take a day off tomorrow as a precaution. As it is, I’m camping behind the Café and will roll out at 8am for a full breakfast, well deserved after today! Then a hitch into Idyllwild to collect my ice axe and crampons.