I will definitely consider the tip. Hamilton Lakes is my Nite-2 fall back site. Once we make Hamilton, if weather looks uncomfortable to be up near PrecP or the Gap, then we'll stay down lower. But it really is a goal of mine to camp up in that area. And if Buck-Hamilton takes about 1/2 a day. Then I'm hoping an extended lunch at Hamilton might allow us to push up to PrecP Lk. But we can definitely evaluate how the group is feeling and what the whether is looking like for the night.audiorecordist wrote:We may be about the same level of experience and I can honestly say that I would not hike from Buck Creek all the way to Precipice in one day. I am sure it is doable for experienced peole who are in fantastic cardio shape. But trust me, the hike up to Precipice is a challenge. I went from Buck to Hamilton, then Hamilton to Big Arroyo. Each segment took about half a day.
I do realize this is an exposed section that can be HOT in the afternoon as well. So current temps and such during our lunch break will play a big part in how we're feeling I'm sure. But with the wet winter, it didn't seem like water would be an issue in this section.