Crazy Cook

Our shuttle left at 11 am for the border.  On the way we saw a herd of antelope.  With the Hatchett mountains as a backdrop, it felt very wild and remote.  The road to the terminus is rutted and rocky and after the recent rain storm muddy as well.  About a mile from the trail it became to risky for our driver Val to continue so she turned around and we walked the rest of the way.  Crazy Cook!  It was 3 pm and hot in the sun so we had a picnic under the awning & waited for evening.  The trail isn't a real defined path through the scrub brush.  It's well signed though and so far easy to follow. Nick, Fae, and Chris are making a documentary and filmed our start.  We're off!  Only

5 trail miles today due to the late start but that's ok.  So far I only have one tiny blister and feeling good.