November 7

We were up again before the sunrise and started to finish to climb up to Fuller Ridge. It seemed like it took forever to get to the North Fork San Jacinto River, but it was worth it once we arrived at the ice cold stream. We had our big breakfast at the water, filled up, and headed for the Mt. San Jacinto peak. It was a full 2,000 ft. of extra climbing and a few extra miles to the top, but completely worth it for the view from the top. We spent a while takin pictures and enjoying the peak and then made our way back to the PCT. It was Nat, Jane, Forrest and myself that made it to the top because Smooth had to come down into town early with shin splints starting to bother him. The rest of us made it into town around 4 pm and went straight for the post office. From there, of course, food was next. I ate an absurd amount of pizza and a full appetizer of cheesy bread. My stomach is full and we have a cabin rented for the night. We even have a fireplace with a wood fire going and a football game to watch. We met up with Louis in town too and he will hike out in the morning with us after a zero day for him. I have an obvious rash from Poodle Dog Bush in three main areas. One is on both wrists, the second is around both knees and the third is on both ankles. I'm doing my best not to itch and irritate the rash, and might need to pick up some hydrocortisone before leaving town.