Day 18 :

The day was warm and sunny. Had to climb up to buckhorn summit first thing in the morning, then it was basically downhill to Redding.

Went for a really quick swim (the water was freezing) in the beautiful Whiskey Lake.

Stopped in Shasta and took a look at the old historic buildings.

Staying in a motel tonight to gather my thoughts about tomorrow. There's five thousand feet of elevation looming in front of me.Read more