10.3.2020~McFarland Peak/Bonanza peak Big CW loop. 17 miles (5 mountaineering/12 trail), nearly 7,000’ gain, 8:45hrs. We didn’t get started til after 11am so we finished in the dark forest which was amazing. I underestimated the route distance by 6 miles so we were beyond exhausted and Jimmy was NOT happy with me. It was a Sufferfest of epic proportions. Early on, ‘‘twas a nightmare to fight our way through thick Scratchy brush that thrashed and sliced up our legs. I tweaked my back after a mile and had major spasms that immobilized me. It held us up for a half hour as we iced my back with my frozen bottle and massaged it with the hiking stick so I could move again.....It calmed down and we carried on. I was in pain the whole time but didn’t give up! Great day. Lots of wild horses, bones and switchbacks! Hot too...Oy! My husbands 1st McFarland Peak and my 4th.