I went up the new trail and down the old trail today. I started up at about 0630. The new trail is long and not too difficult. There was a lot of mud on some parts of the trail. Also a little snow. The snow was packed hard and dirty, making it easy to cross in regular hiking shoes.
My climbing partner and I were alone when we reached the summit. Others arrived after about 30 minutes.
We went back down using the old trail this time. We ran when we could. Saw a lot of people on their way up. It always pays to be early!
Time up was 2 hours and 30 minutes. Time down was 1 hour and 20 minutes.
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