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| Nine AtBF Hikers on Mt. Charleston Peak with Mummy Mountain in Background |
Nine roosters assembled at the
Santa Fe in the wee hours of the morning to tackle southern Nevada's
highest peak: Mt Charleston. The weather was nigh perfect, although a
tad chilly, as we started up Trail Canyon in the shade. Four hours and a
little change later, we stood atop the summit. The panorama was
breathtaking.
Looking
for a change of scenery, Steve decided to take us back down via the
South Trail. If the ascent pace was tedious and taxing, the descent was
lightning fast. Little conversation, no photos--just go. Highlights
abounded on this high elevation Tuesday, but two stood out:
A
sub eight-hour loop and ice cold beer at the trailhead. Big smiles at
the South Loop trailhead, as brewskis were downed and tales of the trek
grew more outrageous. Some estimated we spent more time in the parking
lot than we did on the trail.
Vitals: 17 miles, 5k vertical, 7:58 elapsed time.
MOC
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| Celebration! |
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| Today's Hikers Did the Reverse of This |
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| Today's Hikers Did the Reverse of This |
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