Now I understand......you're a speed hiker. Those days are past me. I can do distance, but at 2 mph....3 mph for you!!!!

Let me say this. You will move so fast over trail Pass and down the backside, thru Mulkey, Tunnel and down to the Kern easily. The only slow part will be the actual decent into the Kern.

Every time I do Junction, I either top out at Shepherd or head on down to Tyndall for the night.

Enjoy your son, they grow up so fast. My oldest is now 32, followed by 28 and my daughter is 25. Now I just solo.

It's funny how easy it is to get to Wallace and Wales. I think it took me 2 hours, and I was having lunch at Wallace at 10:15am.

paul