Mammoth Day 3 Riding August 31ST!

Well, what an adventure today was! We left early to go get a bike for me to rent since my shock is blown out, and all they had were men's medium's and a 50 pound DH bike, so no bike for me at the Adventure Center. The wind was so bad, they were not sure if they were even going to run the gondola's. The winds at the top were up yo 70 miles an hour! They said they would most likely open mid chalet. We then drove down to the Village to see if there was a bike available for me and the same thing, plenty of mens medium frame bikes (if I was 5'10, that would be great!), and no mens small, so I was SOL!
Well at that point, the wind was so bad we decided to hike especially since I just couldn't get a bike. Within the next hour, they shut all runs down, so no one could ride except the pedal pass area.

So Charlotte, myself, Dennis and Miyuki decided to try the John Muir trail. After connecting to a few other trails, 9600 feet of elevation, and 11 miles later, we were spent. I have never done a hike like this before. We did some bouldering, never did that before either, so this was pretty much an epic day for me. The wind gusts by one of the lakes were about 70 miles an hour or more, it was pretty darn windy at some points. So around 6:30pm, we finally made it back to catch the bus back into town. Of course, the bus didn't show up until after 7pm after and it was in the 40's, so we were pretty cold at that point.
During the hike, more than half the clan kept calling to see if we were ok and what the dinner plans were. Mike was having a bbq at his condo. By the time I got back to the condo, my knees and back were so sore I could barely walk. So I took a really hot shower and told the girls to go without me, I am staying in, and ordering pizza because I am done!
I wish I could have been with everyone our last night here, but my poor body is done. The pictures we took on the hike were just amazing, can't wait for all to see.

Not sure about tomorrow, there is a storm coming in, and I can't walk very well right now, so I just may be done for this trip. Will have to get my bike in 1st thing Tuesday am so they can get the shock back to Fox to rebuild. I am soooo bummed about that! I hope they can do it quickly or I am going to be peddaling the Jamis around for a bit! Yikes!

Well dahlings, I need to get into bed, I am done! I am sure I will hear about all the gory details tomorrow am from the get together tonight. Really bummed I am missing it and you know if I miss a social event, I have a really good reason! Just need to warm up and rest my bod!

Until tomorrow night dahlings! Be Fabulous!

Wendy!