3 Ts 8/3/09




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That is Big gulch.
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It is getting more interesting.
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Watch for those stinging nettles.
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This is a nice canyon.
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Waiting for Wit, he is trying some more exotic route.
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Nice flower.
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At last a sign I like.
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Wit is ready to take ride up.
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Kerry will flip a switch and there he goes.
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We are ready to picnic on our first T, Thunder Mtn.
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There is our second T, Telegraph Peak 8985’.
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But first we slide down.
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This looks like Galena headwall.
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Our lunch place at Telegraph. It is cool here.
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Trail portion, going down.
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And again steep climb up.
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This is third T, Timber Mnt.
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It is 3500’ down, ouch.
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Our 3 Summit party with beer and champagne, top that Barack.
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Another bottle bites the dust.

Hike Rating: Difficulty: 3.8 Technical: 3 Scenic: 3.8 El. 3,800'