Montrose

Cardio work at the gym is great, but it doesn't fully prepare one for the rigors of backpacking the rugged Ouachitas. So in lieu of the gym this week, I've been walking Kiwi with the pack almost fully loaded (just leaving out some electronic and rain gear that I will take on the trail). I've been walking in the evening because it's cooler (but still HUMID *gag*), which draws its share of strange looks. But it must not look too weird, because a couple pulled up by us in their car and asked for directions.

I can't tell at the moment if the pack stays need more adjustment (it's a brand new pack and it's damned hard to tweak the fitting for one's self), or if I'm just feeling spots that I don't really hit at the gym. In any case, the Montrose 'packing is flat, but at least it's a little bit of a warmup for what awaits in a few days.

[Posted at 21:00 CST on 10/22/02] [Link]