May 8-Day 12 / I Survived The Gila

I want an "I Survived The Gila River" t-shirt! That was a mental and physical challenge I'm not looking to repeat...ever. My feet are not in good shape after being wet for two days and the river gravel did a number on my shoes and socks. I don't get new shoes and socks for another 260 miles. I hope these make it that far...

This forest service cabin is in pretty good repair for being so remote. No evidence that it has been used for quite some time. Maybe it's for sale?

I took a break from the river for a few miles and hiked an alternate trail. It was appropriately 4 miles longer than following the river, it ended up being faster because the river route is very slow

I hiked later than normal to finish the river and reach Snow Lake. When I arrived four young men from Denver offered me a tortilla with meat and cheese, and a refreshing drink. The meat was seasoned with "Slap Your Mama" seasoning and I loved it. I told them they are now officially trail angels. 

I'm praying my shoes, socks, and feet dry out overnight and I'm ready for another long day tomorrow. It's 9:30 pm and hiker midnight is 8:00 pm so it's time to say good night!