Run/hike up Big Beacon with Patrick. Really only ran about 2.5 miles, but grade was so steep (gain of 1750 feet over 2 miles) that I was able to keep HR pretty high on the hiking sections, too. Incredible view from the top, especially after climbing the ladder to the top of the tower! Should have gone back the way we came; we took what seemed like a mountain goat trail down, cutting nearly a mile of distance and nearly causing great harm to ourselves. Shoes were barely able to stay intact, but we somehow made it down safely. AHR/MHR: 151/178 |