the climb up to the lower saddle of mt. mcloughlin was virtually snow free. take that negative snow lady! however it was not mosquito free, and this was just the beginning. as i traveled through sky lakes wilderness, i was overwhelmed with mosquitoes. deet, nets, and full coverage clothing, yet nothing solved the problem. i hiked at a blistering pace today to keep them at bay. when i took breaks i forced myself to sit 15 minutes for the good of my feet and legs, which were not yet up to the task.
as night falls millions of mosquitoes descend on me. i drop my pack, pitch my tent, and spend ten minutes killing the mosquitoes that entered the tent in the ten seconds the door was open. sheer hell!
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Your mosquito impression is going to be better than mine when you get back.
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