The snow is gone (but still white above 11,000'). The creek we followed back is dry (it's usually running at this time of year). Only a few flowers (about 4 or 5 species) are in bloom. The scenery is still spectacular. This little mountain is still a surprisingly vigorous challenge.
Next week, we'll continue getting in shape for some longer hikes and a few 14,000' summits later in the summer. If you want to train on your own, we suggest a walk up Sentinel--it's steep, breath-taking, and challenging to your muscles and lungs. There are trails--made by elk and deer--with intentions of getting to places other than the top.
For more tough hiking, meet on Tuesday mornings before 9 a.m. at the South Fork Visitor Center. (Easier hikes same place on Mondays at 9 a.m). No pets, please. We strongly advise you to wear good boots, bring a lunch or snacks, water, and go easy on weighty gear. This week, long, sturdy pants were useful to all, due to a few short, planned three-point descents (plus hands).
Doug
Sentinel Mt. crew Marty,Pat,Wayne,Bill,Linda, Wayne M. Note the mountain-side inclination. Topography is our fitness friend.
8 of 8 summited Sentinel Mtn. Congratulations! Three ladies, 5 men; none a callow youth, but full of vim and vigor; 3 men over 70; two within a few years of that; the 3 fit ladies could be approaching healthy maturity. This is a key to health care--and it doesn't require taxes or unsustainable debt.
Sentinel view--it looks like Wolf Cr.Ski area on the horizon.
•View SSE from Sentinel--Del Norte Pk and Beaver Mountain above Church Creek.
OK--so where do we go now?
Oregon Holly-grape
Mountain Ball Cactus in full bloom.
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