Aug 8, Saturday. Ried Glacier trek

Post date: Aug 8, 2009 9:54:24 PM

Slept in to 9am. Needed every minute of it (after 30+ hours of being awake.)

• Great breakfast, then hit the trail up to the Ried Glacier.
• Our pension (4850'). Asked local how to find trail head. He pointed up thru his field, and we were on the way.
• Passed thru Gasenried (tiny village), then up through forest
• 5.1 miles to side of Ried Glacier (8250')
• Much of hike in decent rainfall, but nice clearing above 7000'.
• Descended somewhat rapidly. 10 miles today. 6800' gain/loss. Legs felt awesome.
• Great meal here at the Pension.
• Rain in the forecast for the next few days. So, may get a little wet.