Cold, hard ground is not your friend. My doomed sleeping mat was useless. It was a long, cold night. Let’s say I was a little slow getting going this morning. 

It was only 5.4 miles to the Gap. As usual, straight up and straight down. The descent into the Gap was grueling. My body is used to being pounded uphill. This descent was long and difficult. 

More Magic at the Gap!  Since I was done for the day, I didn’t partake in the food snacks. Just cold beer for me. It was 5:00 somewhere!

Nice dinner. Nice room. New mat. Sure sleep will come easy. 

Tomorrow…chill!