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Gimpilator infinity/21M
Joined: 12 Oct 2006 Posts: 1684 | TRs | Pics Location: Edmonds, WA |
Robbin, Dave, and I went to Gray Wolf Mountain Wednesday hopefully trusting reports of good weather. We actually found the Maynard Burn trail this time. Last time we mistakenly wasted time on the old Baldy trail which leads up towards Tyler Peak and Peak B. Maynard Burn proved to be impressively steep.
We traversed the south side of Baldy rather than going over it in hopes of saving time and elevation. Steep scree with some exposure slowed us down considerably but if nothing else it was exciting at a few points. There was one especially nasty spot with no good footing.
Beyond Baldy, having reached the saddle, we ascended more scree to the NE ridge Gray Wolf and this section was very pleasant. There was a band of snow running along the ridge and the summit was not far off. I was surprised to find a gold colored benchmark on the summit.
We spent a half hour on the summit before returning to Baldy. I jogged ahead to tag a second summit knowing Robbin and Dave were not interested. Back at the car the altimeter claimed 5500 feet of gain. 4 hours up and 2.5 down. Not a bad day for November.
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reststep Member
Joined: 17 Dec 2001 Posts: 4757 | TRs | Pics
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:59 am
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Thanks for the report and pictures.
I was at Mt. Townsend yesterday. Did you see me wave? It was a great day to be in the mountains.
"The mountains are calling and I must go." - John Muir
"The mountains are calling and I must go." - John Muir
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Redwic Unlisted Free Agent
Joined: 23 Feb 2009 Posts: 3292 | TRs | Pics Location: Going to the Prom(inence) |
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:25 pm
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Good job, and a good training hike for your upcoming big adventure...
I had wanted to go to Gray Wolf Ridge this year, but with the weather changes it looks like the plan will have to wait until next year.
60 pounds lighter but not 60 points brighter.
60 pounds lighter but not 60 points brighter.
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Magellan Brutally Handsome
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 13116 | TRs | Pics Location: Inexorable descent |
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 2:28 pm
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Great stuff Gimpy.
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bobbi stillaGUAMish
Joined: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 8012 | TRs | Pics Location: olympics! |
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:38 pm
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there has been more, and i mean more, trip reports on my beautiful olympic mountains this year i love it!
thanks!
bobbi ૐ
"Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way!" - Oh, the Places You’ll Go! By Dr. Seuss
bobbi ૐ
"Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way!" - Oh, the Places You’ll Go! By Dr. Seuss
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Ancient Ambler Member
Joined: 15 May 2007 Posts: 1092 | TRs | Pics Location: Bainbridge Island |
Nice! Looks a bit chillier than it was the last time I was up there.
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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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Fri Nov 06, 2009 12:46 am
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Good job capitalizing on the weather. Great TR and photos! I am looking forward to your NEXT TR!!!
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Saw the depths of despair. Now I am salvaging what time I have left on Earth.
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Alpendave Member
Joined: 01 Aug 2008 Posts: 863 | TRs | Pics
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Beautiful area nicely captured on camera. I hope someday to visit that area again...and again...and again. There is a lot to do over here close to Spokane, but I sure do miss my old stomping grounds on the Peninsula.
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Gimpilator infinity/21M
Joined: 12 Oct 2006 Posts: 1684 | TRs | Pics Location: Edmonds, WA |
EastKing wrote: | Good job capitalizing on the weather. Great TR and photos! I am looking forward to your NEXT TR!!! |
Thanks Greg. Speaking of the next TR, I just posted it.
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