Solstice Hike 12/21/09




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Warm up hill starting up, about 1500’
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We may be overheated when we will get to the top.
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It is exactly 9:47 and according to data from the U.S. Naval Observatory.we can Celebrate Solstice First we will need to find some virgins to sacrifice.
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We are at False Sombrero. Our next stop is the Real Sombrero (at right top corner).
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Somewhat rocky going down.
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Lone Palm.
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Bizarre rocks are all over here.
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Wit is charging ahead.
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Is there a Virgin Marry?
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What is this?
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We are so small here.
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Wit is looking for an easy way up.
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Our group at Sombrero.
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Is this where they do the sacrifice?
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There it is.
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We are at the Sacred Indian Solstice cave where calendar ends on 12/21/2012 exactly three years from NOW!
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It is not only Solstice we are also celebrating Susan’s Birthday, Hooray.
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I had to run to help John keep Sesame open.
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False Sombrero is across. We have only about 1000’ down.
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Easy walking.
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Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas from Monday Hikers.



Hike Rating: Difficulty: 3 Technical: 3.5 Scenic: 4 El. 3000'