The Classic Saddle Loop

Here’s a condensed version of my run transcript in five sentences...As the noise faded behind me, I entered the silent zone at the back of Mount Douglas. The resort was to my right, and the forest was to my left. I took my usual route over the wooden bridges, up the hill to Upper Whittaker, through the saddle, down Whittaker past the cave, and back via Harvest Lane. My breathing improved as I settled into Zone 2, and I noticed the fob on my jacket clinking, so I tucked it under my neck warmer. Passing through the saddle, I recorded a short video for my podcast crew before reaching the cave and signing off