Day 2.5 of hike - Dad's knee is progressively getting worse. We make it through several more of the Gems (each of a series of slot canyons is named after a gem) and almost get to our goal destination. We hike about 10 miles and get to 1.5 miles short of our goal. Unfortunately this leaves us with 15 miles tomorrow to catch up. 10 miles has been a struggle for my dad. Jogged up Ruby Canyon without pack in search of water/exporing. 10 minutes for about 0.8 miles is a battle on rocky grade. I pump/filter more water and carry a heavy load with 8 liters of water on back, since we are uncertain of available water sources in the next days' section of route.
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