Hiking back up to the base at the end of the day isn't the end of the world, and is still probably faster than hauling would be. Worship music! I was looking for a mental challenge as well as a physical one. Whenever I was passing through Canmore, I would wrangle whatever friend was in town and head up to The Book Club to continue my journey. I confirmed, and she laughed, and chewed the gum voraciously.
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