1.28.2021-~Solo, Eastern Muddy Mtns NV Longwell Ridges. 10 peak CCW Loop Traverse, Half Marathon quad massacre. 13.5 miles, 4,800’ gain, 7:53hrs. Bitter Spring Peak, 2,096’, 2,234’, Longwell Arch Peak, East Longwell Ridge South, East Longwell Ridge HP, The Raven, West Longwell Ridge HP, 2,865’ and West Longwell Peak 2,890’. 10 miles of this route is all Ridge Surfin. The Hardest part was getting from East LW HP to The Raven. I had to downclimb an exposed ledge system but the rock was grippy. With a 10:35 am start I was under the gun...Nighttime caught me on the final ridge but I found my way through the darkness. An exquisite Sunset was my reward at the 10th and final peak. An Epic Full Wolf Moonrise cheered my finish. Great day. One of the most difficult and satisfying Ridge Surfing I’ve ever done. Military war games were going on for a while. Helicopters equipped with guns skimmed the ridge I was on. I could see the whites of the pilots eyes. My Kia Soul made it on the rough jeep road but I wouldn’t put it through that again. I consumed one 100 cal gel, one Stroop waffle, a half of a Lara bar and 1.5 liters of water I had to eventually ration. The climbing was Class 1 to 4 with exposure. My quads are completely trashed. Super proud! (I don’t eat or drink much on outings so don’t try to survive on what I consumed)

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