quick break so i threw down my pack and chugged some water as well. then it hit me. there’s no bridge over the creek. oh crap now what. within a matter of seconds this lovely little creek turned into a monster river with water crashing down and slamming into rocks over and over again. now what. i had two options at this point; turn around and head back and risk going down the dangerous steep trail. or find a way to cross the creek. well off came the shoes and socks because there was no way i was turning back now. luckily we found a safe place to cross. the 