Today I'm not writing a letter to Tracy because Tracy was part of the event. The two of us climbed Little Si, the first real hike since I climbed Little Si on April 11. Last time it took four hours to reach the top; this time it took two hours. My knees were a little weak, and I was tired afterward, but I'm encouraged. Normally what takes 90 minutes took only 120 minutes. The day was a cool 60 degrees or so and I was able to complete the hike with a minimum of eating and moderate water. I had hot flashes and had to rest at times, but this was a triumph compared to the difficulty of just climbing from Alaskan Way to the Condo via Madison Street. My pack weighed under 20 pounds.
In June I hike the Canadian Rockies near Banff. I feel up to it.
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