May 25, 2022 — Stage 2 — Ortu di Piobbu to Carozzu — 5.5mi / 2,300'

We took the high alternate route from Ortu di Piobbu over Monte Corona and Capu Ladroncellu and then rejoined the main trail at about the halfway point. I was feeling super strong, just about running uphill with a 15kg pack. Anthony and I agreed that I was doing the “goat work,” and I said that has been part of my vision for who I want to be in my 50’s — a mountain goat. 

From the mid-point on it was a very rough going, scrambling up and down, and then a very long steep descent to the Carozzu refuge. I felt fine but Anthony was wobbly and Dirk was moving more slowly too. We took it slow and reached the refuge about 3pm and were able to have a shower, that was super nice. We met a bunch of people at the refuge, and saw Pablo again, who we had met the night before, and invited him to join us on the trail the next day. 

The refuge was not crowded. We slept in rented tents. Nice dinner on the deck overlooking the canyon to the west. 

Strava GPS: https://www.strava.com/activities/7204980033