dkemp Posted July 22, 2002 Author Posted July 22, 2002 Okay, here's a better effort: Log crossing is comfortable, better than I imagined. Hiked up to Eldorado Basin, passed a party of nine Mounties on their way down. Eldorado Basin is still snow filled – we made a fine snowcamp but its melting fast. Had it to ourselves Thursday night. Took a rest day, slept about fifteen hours, and then dayhiked to Point 7252 – a very nice scramble summit with big views of the Eldo route and the surrounding neighborhood – recommended! Ran into only two other parties on the climb, both friendly – a party of two and a party of three - all made the true summit. A few cracks on the route but no puzzles to work. Set a few pickets on the summit ridge, otherwise a piece o’ cake. Indeed a fine summit - 360 views, not a cloud, we were the last on the route so we had the place to ourselves. As expected, lots of folks showed up on Saturday afternoon. BTW, rangers Dan and Dan were checking for permits and bluebags in Eldorado Basin. On the way home don’t miss the milkshakes at Cascadian Farms near Rockport – yay! -Dox Quote
Norman_Clyde Posted July 23, 2002 Posted July 23, 2002 Some may prefer the alpine start, to give you solitude on the ascent. I've been honing my discipline and improving my skills at being part of the last party on the route, to give me solitude on the way down. Quote
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