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Mesahchie Mark A Lerxst
Joined: 10 May 2005 Posts: 700 | TRs | Pics Location: In Wonderland |
Granite Mtn: 6/26/08
Great night for a hike! Joining Yours Truly were:
Joseph(GQ) John(Moosefish) Rich(meandmyaussies) Colleen(cmurph) Don & Lynda(The Constants) Kirk(sospeso) Damon Troy(mtnsun) Larry Matt(whomtoblame)
Canines: aussies with Hawaiian names, Digger, Mazzy, Tokul
The main group got started just before 6 PM. The trail is in good condition. We made good time, exiting onto Granite's open upper reaches by 7:30 PM, where much of the ground is still covered in snow. The final talus ridge has a nice measure of snowy cornices, making for simple travel to the summit, and excellent glissade possibilities on the way down.
We arrived at the top shortly after 8 PM, where the Constants distributed some mean mtn marguaritas while Joseph poured a growler of Scotch ale. Big "yes" on both counts!
Everyone left the top by 8:30PM. The group quickly discovered the joys of glissading - the aussies seemed especially excited. At the edge of the snow, we gathered our troops and headed off down the trail and into the night. Gravity-aided, we were able to return to the parking lot just past 10:00PM.
Perfect!
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Yet Member
Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 2634 | TRs | Pics Location: Happily Ever After |
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Fri Jun 27, 2008 4:13 pm
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Malachai Constant Member
Joined: 13 Jan 2002 Posts: 16086 | TRs | Pics Location: Back Again Like A Bad Penny |
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
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meandmyaussies Member
Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Posts: 182 | TRs | Pics Location: The Quah |
Wow - that was a great hike! Figured it would be a good one to finally bring my Aussies along on and wasn't disappointed. Had to put Kami on leash to get her up the last ridge line to the top but she did fine otherwise. Only other issue was everyone else getting a headache from all the barking generated by the synchronous herding-glissade.
The Granite Mtn lookout checks our progress... Summit shot Proof! Mazzy confirms. (Kamali'i, Rich, Hoku, Maz) Looking west
Compliments to the chef on the Mount-garita!
Cheers.
Rich
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huron Member
Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Posts: 1028 | TRs | Pics
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Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:33 pm
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meandmyaussies wrote: | synchronous herding-glissade |
Video?
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ADrewzki Snow angels are hot
Joined: 27 Apr 2007 Posts: 188 | TRs | Pics Location: Denver |
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Snow angels are hot
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Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:46 pm
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Yay! Looks like it was cold and the group is smaller than it's been lately. See you all week after next. And it looks like Joseph has Mazzy's rear end sticking out his butt on Malachai's IMGP1379.JPG. Made me laugh.
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EastKing Surfing and Hiking
Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Posts: 2082 | TRs | Pics Location: 77 miles from Seattle! |
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Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:10 am
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Granite is a good peak. Good to see you'll had a great time. Expect me on one of those trips very soon (I will take a 30 minute lead though)
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Saw the depths of despair. Now I am salvaging what time I have left on Earth.
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Bsaimo Member
Joined: 10 Jun 2008 Posts: 23 | TRs | Pics
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Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:20 am
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Excuse my ignorance, I'm new to the site, but what's TNAB?
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meandmyaussies Member
Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Posts: 182 | TRs | Pics Location: The Quah |
n9643750 wrote: | Excuse my ignorance, I'm new to the site, but what's TNAB? |
Little is known about the TNAB except that it is a mythical creature found only in the Central Cascade mountains. First discovered several years ago, it has only been seen on Thursday Nights and then usually only at the trailhead of a brutal and gruelling trail only habited by the hardiest creatures. Once the TNAB hits its After Burners few are likely to see again until the following Thursday.
A TNAB is rarely seen alone. It usually gathers in numbers of 5 to 15 but this season it has been seen in gatherings of up to 25 or more. In fact, the numbers of the TNAB have gotten so large that some in the community have called for hunting to thin it's numbers. If you happen to see one on the trail smile and say hello but, for (Putrid) Pete's sake, get out of the way.
It's a bit like a snipe, really.
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Tom Admin
Joined: 15 Dec 2001 Posts: 17827 | TRs | Pics
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Sat Jun 28, 2008 6:28 am
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Malachai Constant Member
Joined: 13 Jan 2002 Posts: 16086 | TRs | Pics Location: Back Again Like A Bad Penny |
It is a morbid condition causing its sufferers to gain elevation as quickly as possible. Aflictees can be identified by a mindless gaze as they ascend usually not stopping until on top of some minor protuberance. They are usually not dangerous unless delayed. Best to stay away from them.
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
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gone Member
Joined: 08 Feb 2008 Posts: 1051 | TRs | Pics
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Sat Jun 28, 2008 9:37 am
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Looks cold up there! Nice work TNAB!
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Yet Member
Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 2634 | TRs | Pics Location: Happily Ever After |
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Sat Jun 28, 2008 10:46 am
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N - welcome to the site!
TNAB = Thursday Night AfterBurners.
Check out this year's thread, TNAB 2008.
All of the above might be true as well.
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cmurph Member
Joined: 18 Feb 2006 Posts: 102 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle, WA |
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Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:22 pm
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sospeso Member
Joined: 09 Jul 2005 Posts: 31 | TRs | Pics Location: sometimes New York, sometimes Seattle |
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Sat Jun 28, 2008 4:30 pm
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My debut hike of the season having been in NY for the year. Almost exactly 24 hours after I got off the plane from NY, I was on Granite. Great to be back, great hike, great people.
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