and avoid it.
we load up the heavy packs and head through the shut-in, i am always amazed by how black the rock is.
the wind is really blowing hard, both up and down stream depending on the moment and we search for a site on an inside corner that misses most of it. finally several turns down stream we find a fairly protected place just as it is getting dark. 14.9 miles today and there is a weak sunset, maybe it will clear off again and we can get back to some sun tomorrow.
here is the map for today.
the wind continues to blow all night and the clouds become even thicker, 