Trip minus one week:
Packs' weight: 22-24 pounds, a bit heavier than we plan to carry on the trip because of extra water needed today.
Managed 11.6 miles with 1100 feet elevation change in a little over 4 hours.
How'd it go? Better than expected. Packs fit. Shoes fit. Day-after aches were manageable. I think we're ready.
One hiccup: left our lunches in the fridge at home. We rushed through the trial hike because we were so hungry. Recovered quickly at West End Tap & Kitchen, especially since it was happy hour. A very happy ending for today. 🍻
