Day 3 Complete! And Halfway Done!

Day 3, with 60 miles of rollerskiing, is now complete!. After looking at weather reports that called for up to an inch of rain throughout the day and a high temperature of 47 degrees, I figured it would be better to just start skiing from the access point at the campground rather than at the true start of the trail. Doing so cut off 10 miles, but it turned out to be wise decision as it started downpouring on Henry and I after about 15 minutes. In less than 3 miles we were soaked to the bone. This turned out to be quite dangerous, however, since it was also about 40 degrees. By the time we made our first stop after 28 miles, we were in the beginning stages of hypothermia. 

Yet things improved drastically after this low point, as the deluge let up to more of a drizzle and the temperature climbed another 5 degrees. Furthermore, we stopped approximately every 10 miles, making the trip physically and mentally much easier. 

A huge shout-out to Henry Walker, my partner in misery, who made the ski today infinitely more enjoyable. Not only did Henry not balk at my idea of the Transversal when he first heard it, he also thought it would be great fun to do the ski portion with me. Not too many people would drop everything on a Monday and ski for 7 hours without complaining about a 40 degree rain. I honestly don't think I would have been able to complete the ski if it weren't for Henry. Many, many, thanks. 

Pictures should be coming soon (whenever I get more time to upload them). I also think took some video footage on our camera, which means we should be able to upload the footage at the same time we do the pictures. Check back soon!