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Skiing on wet snow and slush is very slick. With many near falls, I'm still not sure how I managed to stay upright. I had to step off the skis at the steepest valleys because it was too dangerous. At the bottom of one of them was a stream with no bridge. Luckily, there was a fallen tree branch just below the water's surface reaching most of the way across. I knew there was no turning back after I tossed my skis to the other side. Halfway across balancing with ski poles, I was surprised that the icy stream below me was more than a couple feet deep. It wouldn't have been the end of the world, but finishing the last 8 miles with "dry" boots was much nicer. Above is a picture of the stream (a Boardman River tributary) and an elevation profile of today's hills. See more pictures from the day and a map here.
After two ~20 mile days in a row, I'm pooped. My right foot is bruised, and I may only have enough energy to do a half day tomorrow. 162 miles covered so far. Another 50 miles to go!
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