Great post and amazing achievement! I'm so proud of you! I love that you wrote a "guys version". Great idea... even if it is sexist! LOL ;) Have I mentioned that you're a total slacker... ;) Oh, the extra water wasn't extra, it was just to enhance your training ;) When you gonna do it again?? :)

Gina, I believe I know you fairly well and I know that when you set your mind to accomplish something you do and you will. I also know that you'll take the proper precautions... right? ;) The best tip I can give you is lots of water (even though its heavy) and sugary snacks. Drink extra water for a few days before the hike as well. As I'm sure you know, also start early in the morning so you allow time for breaks. And let the Forest Rangers know you are doing this too. Ok, I think I'm done sharing my concern disguised as tips ;) Good luck!

BP, you messed up, plain and simple. You also have been incompetent at cleaning up your mess. You can afford to do this right. Clean it up, pay for it, and make sure this never happens again.