(Daily Mi: 13.3) Hiked like hell today. I am average going up a hill. I am very slow coming down. But boy oh boy can I move on levelish ground.

Flew the 12 miles to the Rangely trailhead -- the last two miles with a thru-hiker named GANJ who hitched with me into town. Shopped. Hit the PO. Grabbed a burger and beer and hiked on to Piazza Rock by about 4 pm.

Crusader was already at the shelter. I could tell he surprised we had already made town and pleased he wouldn't be alone for the night.

Nice to be walking with my full pack again and to be heading steadily forward.