The first half of July I was able to increase my hill climbing and ascend 9,485' (63% of my 15,000' goal)
I got in two rides the following week at home (+1,407') before leaving on vacation.
Upon arriving in Truckee/Lake Tahoe region, I have been climbing more per mile and trying to catch my breath at this high elevation.
So far, 4 rides ascending 4,308' over 71 miles (and a lot of panting on these climbs).
MTD = 15,200' (101% of 15,000' goal)
Still hoping for 1 more challenging ride before we leave this altitude.