
That said, there's PROBABLY going to be a change of plans. Due to conditions after the week of heavy rains, I'd say I'm leaning about 70/30 towards a change of venue.
If so, it's probably going the complete opposite direction towards SD:
http://www.modernhiker.com/2015/01/06/h ... -mountain/
If this changes anyone's mind about joining us, let me know. It's a much more strenuous hike, but on the bright side, at least we won't have to ford any rushing rivers!