We started off the day with some delicious warm oatmeal, which felt so good in the less-than beach-ready morning climate. Some of the smaller hills to overcome were faced in the early morning with spoke and tire pressure problems. Nonetheless, within twenty minutes we were on the road for a long but far enjoyable day. As for incline, the easiest physical barriers were taken over in the morning on a trip to the ferry leading to Orcas Island. On this 40-mile ride, many of us trekkers enjoyed some grease for the first time in six days. Nothing says let’s go bike for the next four hours like boat hot dogs and hamburgers. Perhaps the near limitation peaks were approached for the first time in the face of an increase of 2000 feet (that’s a steep 2000 feet) and a decline of roughly 1800 feet. Despite the aching of one’s hamstring and calves in the late night, the campsite reached allowed for a pleasant swim for all of us upon the arrival at Moran State Park. A ten hours of napping allowed many of us Teen Trekkers to realize great physical and metamorphic heights and joyous views reached during the past 24 hours. Until tomorrow, there is much done and only more to achieve!
-Written by Trekker Sidney
