Thanks for the great report, Janet.
One note...
> Advice #3: on your summit ascent day, try to get a permit that allows you to stay an extra night at Trail Camp because it is NOT pleasant doing the additional 6 mile descent to the portal after the elation of the summit.
Your permit is good to stay up to 14 days. You must start your hike on the date on the permit, but the exit date is simply informational. You could have stayed overnight, and the ranger would not have given you any trouble. In fact, since you were so tired, he might have urged you to camp another night.
