This is essentially the first Escarpment training run of the year. Almost two weeks ago I went up Indian Chair in 27 minutes, which I believe is a new low. I really hoped for an improvement today.
I got off to an early start leaving the trailhead at 8am. Unlike at Indian Chair, I felt good. I reached the trail junction and lean to in 17 minutes. The fun begins after this point. The trail becomes noticeably more rugged and steeper. I decided early on I would not push it.
With a good amount of hiking mixed in, I reached the summit in 54 minutes. I've reached it in just under 50. So I was pretty happy. There will be a different strategy this year. I plan to take it easy going up to the summit of Windham.
I ran much of the way down. I heard a lot of movement coming up the trail. I assumed it was a group of hikers. Instead it was bambi. With all the hiking I do in the wilderness, it's still a rarity to see deer. This would be the first time I captured a photo.
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