Quote Originally Posted by bikerz View Post
I really noticed a wall last weekend at about 10,600. I was fine (relatively speaking) schlepping up 1600 ft of steep rocky switchbacks, and when all the hard stuff was over, and it was just a very gentle grade between 10,600 and 10,800, I felt so bad, nauseous, legs of lead, totally down on myself, wondering how I could be so crazy as to think I could do something like this, etc... and that's when I lost focus and stumbled and turned my ankle. What was disconcerting was that I never considered that all that it could be altitude. (Part of it was not enough food too).
YES!!! You described the feeling I get at 12,500 feet very well! I've had it happen often enough to know to expect it and just deal with it (and ask my companions to ignore me while I have my hissy fit ). Once past that point, I'm okay. Eating is very tough at altitude. You simply are not as hungry. I tend to keep trail mix in my pockets and just nibble on it as often as I remember. That helps.

Glad to hear you have experienced guides. I cannot wait for a full report! That just sounds wonderful! I've been wanting to hike there for ages.