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| | Hiking | 10.25 Miles | 6 Hrs 30 Mns | | 1.58 mph |
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| no partners | | | Another snow summit of Humphrey's peak. It apparently snowed quite a bit as the snow just past the second rock slide switch back was difficult to go through. The snow got deeper as I approached the saddle, making for a real tough and long day. The trail was well marked except at the saddle and the area just past the saddle going to the top. The area by the two trail marker posts with the nylon rope had several different paths to choose from, most of which went straight up to the ridge. I also got off the trail coming back from the saddle and somehow ended up coming straight down the hill and ended up at the 11500 ft sign. Apparently the skiers are crossing over to the saddle and skiing down making many trails, skiing over the boot tracks (I personally saw three do this). I obviously followed the wrong one. The weather was very warm at top and almost no wind. I was way over dressed and needed a short sleeve shirt. A real clear day. The Grand Canyon was perfectly visible. As I was coming back from the summit, you could hear the snow pack start to shift a bit and when you walked on it, it was starting to sound hollow. I had to make a few diversions. There was no clear path from the parking lot across the meadow (ski area) and I had to dodge a few snow boarders. I guess the DO own the mountain!!!! Only 12 others on the trail. Pictures posted. |
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