Well, it's not that tough, Rod. He's a big boy, can take care of himself. But I do want to give him support if I am able from here.

Big change today, though. The group of four started out at Stevens Pass southbound. Brett lasted about 7 hours. He's bailed again due to more snow than he wants to deal with. He says he fell a number of times, postholed a bunch, got a slight injury. At about 4 PM, he descended down to Hwy 2, and my daughter Stefanie is heading to the Dinsmore's to pick him up.

I guess the other three are going to stay on the trail. I hope Brett can find a point on the trail to put in some miles.