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| | Hike & Climb | 8.10 Miles | | | |
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| no partners | | Finally had the weather and the time to do this. And the courage. Since high school I figured summiting Weaver's Needle was the stuff of myth and lore...or at least insanity. When Sam proposed it a couple months ago I decided this is a bucket list item. So off we went, he anxious with the responsibility of my safety; and I naive and starry-eyed. Reality for me hit for the first time at the chalk stone. By the time we reached the insane exposure of the last pitch, it was too late to turn around. Not sure how Sam led, but I know I never will. Two inches is a far enough fall for me.
We ultimately made the summit. I'm sure this is small potatoes for you regular climbers. But for a simple hiker with a fear of heights, this was epic. It was epic for conquering my fears. And it was epic to see my beloved Superstitions from the perspective of a boyhood landmark. That said, I'm good and don't need to do it again!
The descent and return hike took an eternity, but the burger and beer at Handlebar were heaven.
As a side note, there was tons of water in East Boulder Canyon, several poppies in bloom, and some lupines not far behind. |
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire |
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