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PowderHorn to 5 Lakes
10/8/05 |
Mike, Brian, Angus and Dave showed up for this terrain
familiarization hike. Clear skies and temps in the low
60’s made for good hiking conditions. We covered about
12.2 miles over gentle terrain with the usual stops at
Diamond Crossing and Whiskey Creek Camp. Worked the
GPS/map/compass several places along the way,
identified good landmarks and noted the areas where
people get lost off the back side of Alpine. After
Whiskey Creek Camp near Five Lakes, we detoured to the
saddle overlooking Squaw, then the switchback rocky
path down to the trailhead where we had stashed my
jeep. A nice day on the trail, good to be training
again. Thanks to Mike for setting it up, surprised at
the low turnout, it was a good one. Thanks to my
Nieces for the chocolate chip cookies -
All photos and text by David Wright.
