Bryce/Zion Elderhostel Excursion
Lessons learned:
Be prepared for the unexpected!
Layer, layer, layer.
Take rain gear, trekking poles, and a second pair of hiking shoes.
Silk long johns are a good idea.
Take powered Gatorade for the trip.
Altitude does make a difference.
Lava rocks hurts.
Pulverized sandstone is very slick when wet.
Snow is cold and wet.
Take an “I can do this!” attitude….even when you want to quit.
Smile a lot.
We can now all do a Bob Maruna 10 mile hike!
