More accurately my time was 46 minutes 39 seconds. I also weigh in at 185 pounds so the lighter guys should be faster

Remember, that is from the main gate which is only 5 miles long, not the entire 8 miles from the hwy. Don't most people time from the hwy?

I don't think my time is all that fast as I know I could have done it quicker but didn't want to blow up too early since I've never done that climb before. Now that I know it, I think I could get into the 45's and if I went harder maybe 44's.

I didn't think the climb was all that bad though. Sure its steep but it felt very consistent at the same grade for most of it so it was easy to get into a rhythm. Plus at one of the switchbacks you get a break from the grade and can really spin out your legs which felt good.