Walk it off.
Fourteen months between posts is a suitable cliffhanger interval, isn't it? Our story thus far: Last June I walked up the highest point in New Mexico, Wheeler Peak. At a little over 13,000 feet, it is the highest elevation I've hiked. It was an amazing trip overall. During that trip I slept in the desert, slept next to snow banks, climbed mountains, descended (and climbed back up) 2000 ft canyons, and climbed down into ancient volcanoes. I also burned myself out. The day before I left for New Mexico I ended up riding my mountain bike nearly 50 miles, with the last 10 miles or so without water, and with a couple of gallons of diesel tied to my back. I had started riding north earlier in the day, leaving a request for my girlfriend to come pick me up in the truck at a certain time. It was just supposed to be a nice easy ride with the wind at my back the entire time. Well, it turns out the fuel gauge on my truck isn't accurate anymore, and within a mile of picking me up, we