High Priest

[MrC]

Just finished a 3 day sojourn into Temple Canyon and a climb of High Priest (5.3).

At about half way around Nada Lake (Snow Lakes Trail) turned right and scrambled up the boulders to Temple Canyon--with a full pack, a way harder climb than High Priest. The climb itself was uneventful except for two things--lost a stopper near the summit(stuck fast) and my ice ax somewhere...Anyone find it, please let me know!! A lot of loose stone, watch what you grab.

 

On the way out, we went over Prussik Pass.

Ok, here is the real big story--one of our party had a bad slip and went 300 feet over a small cliff and finally rested on some rock. Thanks to the powers that be, he had only minor lacerations and was severly shaken. He actually hiked out on his own power. What an animal. Anyone in the Alpine Lakes on Tuesday, June 27 and saw the chopper flying around, they were looking for us!!

[mountainhesh]

I actually did see a (the)chopper while up at Lake Serene. I hate seeing them because it never means anything good. Not only am I glad to hear the person was okay, I can only imagine the awful feelings that go through your head seeing your party member take a 300' fall!