I know this thread is a bit old now, but just wanted to say it looks like a great trip! Did the weed help you see in the dark for the night hike? Sometimes it feels like that to me --- full moon and a few hits, and I can see in the dark like it's mid afternooon. Good to hear from you guys again. Pass on regards to Geo.

After participating in a few threads with you guys about backpacking, I realized how much I missed it. It's been about 10 years. So I hooked up with some freinds who go for weekender trips pretty often, got my gear back together and did a couple of trips with them this summer. Next week we are doing a overnighter in the Sierras. I want to do one snow trip this winter. Next spring, a few longer trips. And hopefully a full-blown Sierra trek next summer --- a week or more, like I used to do. Thanks for the inspiration!