The hardest day so far. Due to logistical issues, we rejoined the AZT via a side trail, the Romero Pass Trail. Downside is that it was 4000′ ascent and 6 miles.

We then did a further 4 miles and  2000′ ascent making it easily the most climbing in one day that I’ve ever done.

On the bright side, the trails were very pretty, including the aptly named ‘Wilderness of Rock’!

Also, the snowmelt meant that there was lots and lots of water. I mean more than the previous 180 miles and then some