Insanity defined. Repeating a task, and expecting a different outcome. In this case, the error was in my believing the weather forecast. Duh. What was I thinking? Everyone knows what zero chance of rain means. And, a cloudless blue morning sky confirms that zero chance. Right?
It was nice and sunny when I arrived at the trailhead. No reason to hurry, so I leisurely went about sorting gear and loading my pack. This would be my first and maybe only backpack trip of the year. And, depending on the old back, maybe the last, ever. Just an overnighter, I'd try to go as light as possible. First I had to decide what was optional. Rain jacket? Nope, won't need it. Extra socks? What for? Underwear? Nah. My mother wasn't around to make sure that I had a clean pair in case of an accident. Breakfast. Breakfast? Oops, I forgot to pack it.
Ten minutes up the trail I noticed clouds curling over the mountain. They ghosted their way downslope and soon engulfed the valley…
It was nice and sunny when I arrived at the trailhead. No reason to hurry, so I leisurely went about sorting gear and loading my pack. This would be my first and maybe only backpack trip of the year. And, depending on the old back, maybe the last, ever. Just an overnighter, I'd try to go as light as possible. First I had to decide what was optional. Rain jacket? Nope, won't need it. Extra socks? What for? Underwear? Nah. My mother wasn't around to make sure that I had a clean pair in case of an accident. Breakfast. Breakfast? Oops, I forgot to pack it.
Ten minutes up the trail I noticed clouds curling over the mountain. They ghosted their way downslope and soon engulfed the valley…