18. 14 Mount Jefferson 18.15 Mount Madison, thousands of feet of struggle.
Jenni reaches the hut after 3.8 miles and 3,500 feet elevation gain. Still a 1,000 to go. Hikers Loshen Hora (bad mouthing). We suppose it's honest but the public relations strategy leaves a lot to be desired. Where's the positive thinking? Oh! By the way, have a nice day! Only supermen and wonderwomen, please. Fortunately, we qualify because we brought food and clothing. Regarding the weather, they kid themselves. When San Diego has a downpour of 1/4 inch rain, there is bedlam in the streets. What do these guys know of bad weather? We returned to the United States and headed for New Hampshire via Massachusetts where we spent a day with Barry Rubin, funnily enough, working. We did not stay too long because we don’t like to develop bad habits. By Sunday, we were ready for a first hike, a climb to the peak of Mount Jefferson. We are positioned in the town of Gorham, below the Presidential Range in the W...