July 31, 2015
SUMMIT LAKE I woke up very thirsty with no water and 35 degF temperature. Summit Lake is 9 miles away. All I can do is hike. I crossed the Yellowstone boundary, then into Wyoming. Both are big milestones. I have never been to Yellowstone and very happy to see it. I have now completed 3 of 5 states, and about 1,800 out of 3,100 miles. HeHo! My thirst was intense as I staggered forward, but I made it to Summit Lake at about noon and drank a lot, followed by a big lunch. I laid in my tent for a…