Though some of the area was still scarred from recent wildfires, the views were spectacular and the near constant uphill didn't seem all that terribly hard. Had I finally got myself in thru-hiking shape? Only took the length of California and 105 Days. Happy with 19 miles today, it left Butterfingers, M&M and me 12 miles from the Boarder, which is a perfect distance to hike before lunch.