Starting out with flashlights, my friend Chandy and I headed out Thursday morning to hike Piestewa Peak. We had hiked together a few weeks ago (I posted about it here), but we didn't quite reach the summit. This time when we met it was early, EARLY and still dark, but we were determined to make it to the top so I could check #71 off my list. Chandy is an awesome hiking buddy (thanks girl!) and within 35 minutes we were as far as we had gone last time (we even went faster than before!).
There's a little bench and resting area at the .9 mile marker, so we stopped for a moment so I could take some photos, then we started the challenging hike to the top (which took another 20 minutes!).
That last little bit was harder than all the rest put together--it's not that far, but a LOT more vertical!!! But it was so worth it!
And don't think this is the end! For the past two weeks I've also been hiking South Mountain with my brother's family--the weather has been beautiful here in Phoenix and I'm really developing an appreciation for the outdoors, the good exercise, and the great conversation that hiking with friends and family brings!
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