Get Out

Doing some modeling work for MEC.

2007 is coming to a close, as is one of the most memorable fall seasons on record. With 13 hikes and 10 peaks bagged it has been epic, but it isn't over yet. This past weekend we did it again and simply drove to the end of Route 66, parked the Durango, jumped the ditch and went up the hill to the right.

It should be noted that although Sparling originally contemplated making the summit in business casual this hike was significant enough to warrant a slight change in gear......Especially after reading this sign.

A while later we found ourselves on a windswept ridge to a peak just south of Moose Mountain. Although none of us could reach an agreement on what mountain we were on it was a fairly significant peak, but for by now seasoned mountaineers more of a leisurely Sunday outing to stretch the legs than anything else. The clear winter day offered spectacular views of the rockies as well as the city in the distance. It truly was a glorious day and a great way to round off a busy week of exams. After climbing down to a nice lunch pit stop spot we ascended to the peak once again and then started the short blast back to the start point. Coming down the upper slopes was incredible as we ran and slid our way between evenly spaced pines on the snow covered steeps getting as close to skiing as one can come with shoes on. In a flurry of nearly rolled ankles, powder spray and close calls we reached the bottom and the end of another memorable day.

It's extreme, only way back after lunch.