2+ year update

The Summit at Phoenix Mountains

In February 2013, Eric & I hiked for four days straight in the mountains around Phoenix. On the 4th day we climbed to the summit of the Piestewa Peak, a scramble type of a climb requiring, for me from time to time, hands-on rocks. The climb up took about 1.5 hours, down about 1 hour. It was a challenging climb, even for a fit person. Runners were running up and down the peak. Others were resting or turning back. We were both challenged mightily and were very happy to reach the summit.

This was the strongest test of the knee since the surgery. I took a picture from the top to honor Dr. Ghate.

from The Summit, Piestewa Peak