The Thimble 11/10/2025





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Our big group mugshot without hats in the case it is needed.

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It is mostly up from the beginning.

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First stop will be by the Chimney Rock.

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There is a moon.

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Rest pause is over.

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Pigeon rock.

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Up to the White BM.

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On top.

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There is no register. BM is still here.

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The Thimble is our next stop.

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First, we have to get down from White.

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Where is everybody?

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Crossing those pesky fences.

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On a way up to Thimble.

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This is like climbing Mt. Everest.

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Lot of rocks and bushes.

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In the crack.

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Almost up.

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Made it.

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Talked to John from about 5 mi away on walkie talkie. Where is Wit and Hersch, we don’t know.

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Our big group here. Afra stayed below.

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Way down is easier.

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Down, down.

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Here is that fence again.

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On a road.

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Big road.

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All back? Where is Hersch? He did not show back.
So after calling 911 he got rescued from bush at night by a helicopter and a rescue team.





Hike Rating: Difficulty: 3.9 Technical: 4 Scenic: 3.9 El. 2200'