theHUNGERian posted:

Thanks for the reality check.

I made numerous mistakes at 10k. I was wearing too many layer (burning up), carrying too much poo poo in my backpack, took too little water. In addition, in the two months leading up to the hike I was not exercising because I was sick. I'll repeat the 10k hike with these new insights and if things improve substantially (faster than 1 step every 3 seconds for the last half hour), then I'll greenlight the 14k hike.

Camping at the trailhead to properly acclimate for 14k is an option. I would prefer the campground because they at least have bathrooms (pits), but I'll trade a first world comfort for a day if it helps me be successful in the high altitude hike.