Old Gib #1528

Thanks to Rusty Thompson for helping me to arrange my seventh year of working on this hopeless section of trail. He reports that the Forest Service may be considering opening this trail again, creating an opportunity for a nice 3 day loop including Rock Creek Valley.

This year was spent widening the swath to 2 meters cleared in previous year's work. About 3/4 mile south of Carne Basin has been cleared to specifications. Mosquitos were only a problem periodically during trail work. In camp I made sparing use of DEET. It was sunny and 75 degrees during the days, making for hot work. At one point the dusty trail was scorching the paws of my poor black dog; good thing I brought her booties.

Clouds started rolling in convincingly about 5p; I was persuaded by 6p, packed on on the trail by 7p. Splendid time despite the hard work and change in weather. Another year of unfettered wilderness exploration!!! Happy Trails.