Understand that wet leaves can still release mold spores before they fully break down though.

grayw32 said they love a messy layer stack and that's great for them, but my layers are a hot dumpster fire that even I can't navigate. I swear half my layers are named things like "Layer 1" or "copy of layer 3 final final" and I spend more time hunting for stuff than actually drawing. I tried the "just dig in" approach and ended up deleting half the floor plan because I couldn't tell which layer was which. Honestly, my layers are so bad I'm probably the reason AutoCAD added that purge command. Good for you for finding a system that works, but my system is pure chaos and I'm just along for the ride.

That "you're rushing" line really hits home because it's not just about carpet work, it's about how we do everything now. I see it all the time at the grocery store with people speed walking past each other without making eye contact, or at coffee shops where everyone's tapping their foot waiting for their drink. We've all gotten so caught up in just getting through the day that we miss the little details that actually make things good. Your story is a reminder that slowing down isn't about being lazy, it's about caring enough to do it right the first time.

Donohue Pass wrecked me too when I went NOBO, I had to chug electrolyte packets and take a full rest day at Reds Meadow before I could even function. What really saved my trip was dialing in my pack weight to under 30 pounds with base gear and going super slow the first three days to let my body adjust to the altitude. Just taking that extra time early on made the whole trail way more enjoyable for me.

Saw a pro on YouTube say zoning dampers fix this exact issue.