Things we have learned:)

Things we have learned:
1. That our cool stove has an igniter (day 4).
2. That the reason we have blisters on our heels is ( day 2):  
A. our boots are too big or
B.we haven't laced them tight enough.

3, it's not a good idea to throw away your Deet before entering the sky lake wilderness. ( day 5)
4. Prob a good idea to check GPS a few min after u get going. ( day 6-- wrong direction 1 mile, twice!
5. There is such a thing as "trail brain", in which it is impossible to actually retain any information.
6. Always Carry 4 x the amount of blister stuff u think u will need.
7. Everything takes double the time that u think it will.
7. Deet makes your mouth numb.
8 you can never own enough duct tape.
9. sunhats and sunglasses are incredibly tedious
10. 20 pound resupply boxes may be overkill.
11  any additional ounce carried will be felt.
12 Mosquitos do not make good pets
13 take ibuprofen before bed or your legs will literally ache all night.
14. Eat before you hike and you don't have to carry it.
15. If you mail it home , you will need it the next day.
16. Hitch hiking can be fun( day 10)
Our learning curve... Maybe a bit steep:)