I love mornings like this. Jun, Dorsimus and I met Bryce in Ogden to run Malan's Peak. I have wanted to get up there for about 6 months now, and when Bryce posted up some pics the other day it really made me want to hit it. We started just after 6:30 and the trail is fairly steep, gaining 2200 ft in just over two miles. Jun was leading with a pretty good pace and after a mile it got really steep and it was a lot of hiking with an occasional run where we could. Bryce got out in front with Jun close behind and Dorsimus and I were a few minutes back. I was feeling a bit sick that last mile and could have easily puked if I thought about it too much.
Bryce topped out first, then Jun and Dorsimus and I hit the summit together a few minutes after. What a view! We hung out on top for about 20 minutes talking and taking a few pictures. It was cold up there and as soon as it got a little light we headed down. Jun was flying down today with the others close behind. It was a really steep trail, but a ton of fun. I will definitely start doing this peak a few times per year. We had so much fun that we are thinking of going back early next week to hit Ben Lomond and Willard peaks. This was the perfect start to my Friday. | 