Sucks, but also still an absolutely amazing achievement. As a hiker those numbers are huge huge daily milage for such a long time. And to think it was one small mistake or an equipment malfunction that stopped you rather than your body or spirit giving up speaks volumes. I hope you get another crack at it next year.

I'm glad you listened to your body and hope your recovery goes smooth

When I moved here I looked at one particular mountain daily for three years before attempting it. The first time I went up I turned back right beneath the summit due to dehydration. Getting down safe meant being able to do it again with a better sense of what I need to do it better. Turning back is always the right move where safety is concerned. Nature can't be taken for granted when a medical evacuation is hours if not days away.

comrade giardia got you posting again

I hope your beaver gets better.

I'm honestly so impressed with how much you hiked. Sucks you got sick but you sound like a badass

damn that's still hardcore.

i just do dayhikes and overnight backpacking and now it's too hot so i'm going to be antsy until fall. unless i can make the drive to the mountain

You got so far, you’ll definitely make it through next year

Congrats for getting as far, and as fast, as you did.

Is that sort of pace now forced upon you by climate change, or is it possible to start earlier and get north enough before it gets too hot? Say in 2 years.

Honestly, still kinda badass.

That's really impressive, good that you made it out okay!