Motivation!
Its funny. I had a similar experience...although I did get to summit my first trip. When I reached Trail Crest and saw Guitar Lake I decided I want to see it up close. At that point, I had not even thought about backpacking...I was strictly a day hiker with strictly day hiking thoughts.
3 years later...I passed by Guitar Lake on my way to MBH Tarn above on my way to Smithsonian Hut. Ironically, I've never spent a night at Guitar Lake.
