Since there is plenty of swimming in Tecolote, everything must be waterproofed also. Packs were packed and repacked. Then repacked again. With everyone trying to go as light as possible, this additional weight was not welcome. Most folks used three to five layers of trash bags lo keep pack contents dry.
Nothing works perfectly.
This spectacular ridge line separates the cave bearing limestone from the ancient shale layers of the valley below. The hike to the edge was easy. However, to truly appreciate this sight we continued to bushwack 150 metres up a steep hillside to get a better view. Joe's and my bare legs were having no fun with the thick vegetation. Fortunately, the fog did lift for a short time.