Jay Van Dam

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Day 13: Get me out of the Gila

Early and long day today. Crossed the river several more times with hikers Chris, Fainting Goat, and Acorn today, beautiful out today. We pushed to Snow Lake which marked the last time we'd have to cross the Gila. Didn't make it there but ended up camping about 2 miles before the junction. The day consisted of many jokes about having to press the emergency button on what is called a Spot device, for completely unnecessary occasions, like getting stuck stepping under a wide galled tree trunk, or getting stuck sitting down after a sunny break on the river bank.