Green Lakes and Broken Top attempt

13.5 miles of hiking • 3500' elevation gain • 1 night

Hiked into Green Lakes around noon and set up camp. Left camp around 4pm headed for Broken Top. Took a little detour off trail until we found the climber path (note: it starts behind campsite #19). Left Elsie at the saddle and headed up the ridge. Stymied at the Catwalk by sketchy rock and having no protection and being solo; ran back and forth looking for something solid I wanted to commit to, but ended up bailing due to lack of faith in the "rock" and the approach of evening. Back down to camp in time to make couscous curry in the dark. Next day: leisurely morning, easy hike out, beers in Bend, drive home.

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