Mt Carrie, Cat Peak, Cat Lake,  Olympic National Park,  Sep 21, 2009 - Sep 25, 2009     page 13 / 80

I found a shady spot to sit down. I enjoyed the cool air. It was a welcome rest after crossing the Catwalk in the warm sun. I refilled a water bottle from the tarn. Despite its small size, the water was quite cool!

As I sat, I began to wonder just how much (or how little) water I would encounter on the traverse to Eleven Bull Basin. I also was concerned about being out in the sunshine. It was only about 1:00pm and the temperature would continue to rise for a few more hours. Would the creek at Eleven Bull Basin even be running? Would I need to continue all the way to Cream Lake for water?

After considering all these questions, I decided to delay my departure. I would spend the night at Boston Charlie's and make a decision in the morning. With little water along the route, I did not want to risk getting heatstroke!