Day 33 - Back on the Trail

Dave, Trevor and Tennille spent days 31 and 32 in Lake City. They needed to wait out the thunderstorms. Although it was to rain and thunder today they decided to move forward with the hike. They got a ride from a trail angel to the trail head at 6:00 am. Their plan for today was to hike 9 miles and set up camp. They wanted to not get beyond the tree line to protect them from the lightning. They set up camp around 11:20 mountain time. The next few days will be sunny and no rain. The trail will be taking them over 13,000 feet, well above the tree line. They have been told that they may run into the sheep guided by dogs on this section. They will be at this altitude exposed to the elements for about three days. Then it is supposed to storm again. Today's camp spot has lined them up to sucessfully get over this exposed area and back to the safety of the tree line before it storms. I don't expect to hear from Dave much during the last part of the trip but will continue to share what I do know about the adventure. Tonight's locations: 37.90337 -107.28946