Rod, Dave, Steve, steelfrog - thanks for the comments. It was a joy to write, mostly because it had me mentally back in the Sierra while sitting in my office at home. This getting-back-to-reality thing really sucks!
Rod, we'd be honored to hike with you any time - Whitney or wherever! I hope your dad's situation stabilizes for the better soon, man - I know it's been tough. Thanks for all your support these past few months.
Steve, thanks again for convincing me that we could go out there empty-handed and still snag permits. It couldn't have worked out better.
Joe, it sounds like you're training for another climb this summer, not next! Trying to get two up on me before we do this again bro?
