Over several steady, steep miles, we climbed up to meet the clouds

Cohos Trail, Day Three: Dry River to Cherry Mountain Road

Even though we knew we had a long day ahead of us, we snoozed our alarm until 6:45am. I had slept well, passing out almost the second my head hit the pillow, as E read aloud from the guidebook: “No, I’m not asleep,” I said, falling asleep. “I’m just resting my eyes.”

After more rain and wind overnight, the morning was overcast. Our plan was to slackpack …