15 M with 6,000' EG, Garland Fire Tower-Vasquez

The hike is a prep hike for Garland Travers (~25 M w/8,000') and is strenuous both in distance (15 miles) and elevation gain (6,000'). Thus it is a wait-listed event. Priority given to those who hiked with me for strenuous hikes, those who have not please list your hard hikes in the last 3 months.
Rough Route:
[Visitor Center (VC)] - [Old Corral] - Snively's Ridge up to [Fire Tower] -down to Garzas Cyn - up East Ridge - [Vasqiez Knob] - [Veeder Pond] - up Snively's to [Old Corral] - back Sky-Maple to [VC]
Reminder:

• Wear solid boots, bring a pair of walking poles, a pair of gloves
• Plenty of water (minimum of 2L), water filter to replenish water, electrolytes
• Easy to take snack (eat before you get hungry), lunches
• Layered clothing, wind breaker
• Headlamp

Regrouping and safety:

• We regroup to make sure none is left behind
• We will have a sweeper, unless instructed otherwise wait at the junction

Cancelation/Modification:
Route/distance may be modified if the weather is too unfavorable.
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