11th Annual New Year's Day Peak Bag
Posted: Nov 24 2025 7:23 pm
Anyone ready for a party? While #10 and #11 were not back to back years, (5 year gap actually, due to life and age getting in the way), I'm back now with pretty new knees and I can still plan, bake and hike! Just not all at the same time!
January 1, 2026! Save the date!
9:30 a.m. Save the time!
Black Cross Butte! Save the place.
Come with appetites and extra room in your pack, there will be Bubbly and treats!
From what I've found out, Black Cross Butte is easier, now that a use path has been established over the years, which cuts out the serious scrambles that I did quite a few years ago. So don't think that this may be "too" difficult. You can certainly opt to do the scrambles on the way back to make a loop out of it if you want to make things sportier. There is also a Chalcedony Alcove/Cave not far from the Butte route to visit as a bonus.. Check more recent triplogs for route and details.
Would love to see some old friends and meet some new ones, so come join us and help ring in the New Year in HAZ style!
January 1, 2026! Save the date!
9:30 a.m. Save the time!
Black Cross Butte! Save the place.
Come with appetites and extra room in your pack, there will be Bubbly and treats!
From what I've found out, Black Cross Butte is easier, now that a use path has been established over the years, which cuts out the serious scrambles that I did quite a few years ago. So don't think that this may be "too" difficult. You can certainly opt to do the scrambles on the way back to make a loop out of it if you want to make things sportier. There is also a Chalcedony Alcove/Cave not far from the Butte route to visit as a bonus.. Check more recent triplogs for route and details.
Would love to see some old friends and meet some new ones, so come join us and help ring in the New Year in HAZ style!