Day 133 (November 3)

Charlie and I headed out this morning from Laurel Trading Post Hostel for an 18 mile hike. One half mile into it, we realized the challenge presented by 12-18" of snow fall. Tough! Our feet were soaked and cold all day. The upside was sunshine and mild temperature. And we made it to another hostel where a wood stove has us warm and drying out. Chainsaw, the guy running the place, made us dinner and will take us to the trail head after breakfast in the morning. Only 16 miles to Hot Springs tomorrow. We are at lower elevation now and the snow should be less of a problem. At times today, we were on hands and knees crawling under trees downed by the snow. Quite a day. Take care.