MuleLars wrote on May 30^th, 2013 at 1:05pm:

We'll probably go out to the Ptarmagin Tunnel one day;

Good hike but lots of elevation change. I went up and over from Elizabeth lake and it was a big day. But you will be fairly light. I remember limited water supply on the ptarmigan trail.......I use a 70 oz camel back when I hike tucked into a pocket on my pack. Need to drink lots and lots in the high country. Don't forget good sunglasses and sunscreen.........might be a few flies around. I liked having my "genie" bug pants on which kept me from getting eaten up. Geez, I'm getting pumped just thinking about it. I also suggest some sticks. Most western hikers will have 2 trekking poles. Pretty handy for taking some strain off your knees on the way down. I can't imagine hiking without either a single hiking staff or a pair of trekking poles. My single hiking staff that I used to go around Mt Rainier also served well as a monopod for my camera....just had to unscrew the top knob and plop the camera on...handy!