Well, not OVER the mountain, but at least up it. I climbed Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, NY as part of a brigade challenge. The bear, which belongs to Joshua, rode all the way up attached to my backpack.The trek to the summit was 6 miles in length and took us up over 3600 feet from the base camp, and included pitches from 2.5 to 15 percent. At times, it was almost hand over hand, not just one foot after another.
Views were magnificent. I didn't experience much pain in my knee or back, attributed to my mobile pharmacy in my bag. I have a small blister, but not much else. However, after leaving at 3 AM, I was in bed by 10 PM.
I plan to take the bear, named Bear West, along with me as a travel buddy, so I can take pictures with him and document everywhere I go, whether it is deployment or just regular travels. I'll be sure to post a picture in this forum when appropriate.
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