19-August 2010 to 21-August 2010: Ed got his question answered about whether Minaret Lake was doable as a day hike, which we were considering doing tomorrow to at least witness what we were supposed to be doing as a backcountry excursion before plans changed.

The lady told him that it was 16 miles round trip, and that number alone made it seem like a day outing there was a bit ambitious, especially since we were at altitude. Her expression as she said it also kind of planted the seeds of doubt in us that maybe we should find alternatives…

• Day 1: RACE AGAINST TIME
• Day 2: SALVAGING A LAKE EXCURSION
• Day 3: THE ANCIENT COLONY

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