False Sombrero 1/19/09

Torote Canyon. We got a big group today.
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Our first bump, 2220.
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Wit is supplying some m&m energy to us.
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It is a boulder staircase going up.
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Here we are at another spot el. 2455.
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Boulders are all over.
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It is up again.
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And it is down again.
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False Sombrero is still far so it seems. We may leave it for our other group.
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Kerry and John P. are dodging chollas that are all over.
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Here we are, our complete group together for a while. Some will continue for the summit, some will go get cars, some will hurry back home.
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That is a nice ocotillo.
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Indian Rock.
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After hike Champagne and beer courtesy of Richard and CVS, Thank You.
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So while we are having fun…..
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Ralph and Beth are stuck in soft sand. One strong push will get them back on their long way back home.

Hike Rating: Difficulty: 3-3.5 Technical: 3 Scenic: 3