Sierra Challenge Day 1- Burt Canyon Peaks. Any peak over 10k ft elevation and 260 ft prominence qualifies. 90% chance of thunderstorms forecasted all day. Only the tried and true challenge participants made it out today.

The Tour de France does not cancel their race due to rain, so why should the Sierra Challenge? Chris Henry, Tom Grundy, Mike Toffey, Sean King and Sean Casserly all summited Hanging Valley Ridge High Point and Walker Ridge. Zee Chumawala and Jonathan Mason summited Peak 10025. Dylan and Drew Doblar, Tom Becht, Iris Ma & Jeff Moffat hike Mt Emma. Hunter Plude got a later start to avoid the worst of the weather, and will most likely return later.

All participants today received the same time on this stage. Every participant today also received Aqua Jersey points.

On a personal note, I hiked an additional mile beyond what was tracked due to parking limitations at trailhead.