I finally summited Mt. Wrightson!
Eight years after my first summit attempt, where I turned back less than a mile from the top, I returned to Mt. Wrightson. This time, I made it.
It was the kick-off run for the Tucson Trail Runners, which meant over 20 people on and around the mountain. I had fun cruising on up, meeting Mer, Tom and a few others. Johnny did it with Ash on his back (close to 60 lbs!), and had a brief scare when he fell off the slippery trail. No one was hurt, thank goodness. I motored on up, hung out for a bit at the top, then started to head down when Johnny and Ash arrived. So I stayed. We picnicked and watched the fog form into clouds before heading back down.
All the fog made the trail slippery, and it was my turn to fall on the way down. I have a gigantic bruise on my ass! But I'm fine. The trail was green, there were creeks flowing down the mountainside, and I really enjoyed the top mile - where the trail is cut into the cliff face. I had fun talking with Joyce (the woman who helped me with my strength training program) for awhile.
Just as I made it back down, the skies opened and it poured rain! Perfect timing.
I'm so sore now, but it was definitely worth it.
Comments
That sounds amazing! Glad the boys are all right.
Posted by: Renee | September 12, 2006 12:18 PM
Wow! Congrats on making it up. And I'm glad no one got hurt in the process :)
Posted by: Jessica | September 12, 2006 12:46 PM
Yay! Sounds like a blast!
Posted by: Elizabeth | September 12, 2006 12:55 PM
Owwww....a bruise should never be where the sun does not shine. LOL!
Posted by: Denise "Firefly" | September 12, 2006 02:58 PM
Maybe you can pretend the bruise is a trail tattoo!
Congrats on making it to the top and having an awesome day!
Posted by: backofpack | September 12, 2006 03:34 PM
Glad you all had a great time. Bruise just means you can't sit on this spot for a bit, so go run:)
Posted by: olga | September 12, 2006 04:01 PM
That sounds awesome!! I've missed seeing updates on all the fun places you've run.
Posted by: Run, Momma, Run | September 12, 2006 04:04 PM
Nice job on making the summit.
Posted by: Rob | September 12, 2006 06:09 PM
Awesome! What an accomplishment. : )
Posted by: Sarah | September 12, 2006 08:57 PM
Great job Angie, sounds like a wonderful day!
Posted by: darrell | September 12, 2006 09:15 PM
Suuuweet! Nothing better than making a summit especially after a previously failed attempt. Congrats!
Posted by: Steve | September 12, 2006 10:21 PM
yeah, perfect timing! had it started raining earlier, the chances of other falls would have increased! glad you all made it alright back down. it must have been a great feeling!
Posted by: nattie | September 13, 2006 12:02 AM
I'm delighted to hear that you and Johnny are still getting on well. (hope that wasn't too personal)
Posted by: Thomas | September 13, 2006 12:32 AM
How cool! I'd love to see photos!
Posted by: D | September 13, 2006 06:28 AM
Sounds like Tucson is a great place to trail run!!
Posted by: Brad | September 13, 2006 11:51 AM
Congrats on a great climb! It's always fun to get to the top. Hope your butt heals up quickly.
Posted by: Phil | September 13, 2006 12:17 PM
Congrats on reaching the summit. Hope your ass is OK soon.
Posted by: Donald | September 13, 2006 08:30 PM
congrats! what a great accomplishment!
Posted by: jeanne | September 20, 2006 09:19 AM