Veintimilla. Higher than Denali. A Fantastically Brutal Day. The snow surface is Goldilocks good—firm enough that we’re not burning energy breaking trail (or flirting with avalanche terrain), soft enough that we’re not skating on hard ice. Just enough grip to allow more switchbacks to eat into this mountain’s infinite steepness. Perfect for long, forgiving switchbacks […]
We head out at 8:30 am for a four-hour drive to Chimbo. We stop for lunch, but the drive otherwise passes quickly. At the park entrance we sign in at the guesthouse and then dodge potholes to the end of the road. It has been snowing, but is clear for the moment. Two porters meet […]
I imagine the chaos inside that part of my brain directing muscle repair— Muscle Command: “More quads? The skin won’t hold more quads, Sir!” “Calves?” “She can’t give anymore calves, Cap’n!” “Right, Ensign. He’s demanding too much. Turn up the soreness and crank stiffness to max! Cramp if you need to!” “Ok, Ok, he wants […]
February 7: E-Day
Travels With Burma Jones 