Al's Peak. 3/5/12




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Martha and Alec are back for their successful trip to Kilimanjaro.
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We are looking for some cave but this may not be that hill.
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We will climb that anyway.
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This is getting interesting
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Made it to the ridge.
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There is our next destination.
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And now it is climb down.
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Where to now?
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Originally we planned this hike from a desert floor but it is too hot there so we are in McCain Valley.
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Nice cool cave.
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We could even sleep here.
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More boulders.
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Swarming subterranean termites.
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High plateau.
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Climb up to the peak.
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Chuck got his TC here.
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Let’s have a lunch.
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Our group.
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The next destination is: another cave.
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Lot of rock formations here.
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That looks like an observatory rock.
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Here is that cave.
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We have a picnic table for our picnic. What a treat.



Hike Rating: Difficulty: 3 Technical: 3.8 Scenic: 3.8 El. 2000'