CrackersDog Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) Trip: Crackers versus the Volcano - Dan Dog Direct Date: 6/4/2011 Trip Report: The trek began Saturday morning June 4th in the year of the Rabbit . , 2 miles from the Schreibers Meadow TH at aproximately 3000'. Instead of going up the railroad grade, highcamp and western edge of easton/deming glaciers, Dan and I take the group straight up the hill, "Dan Dog Direct". By 3pm, we arrive at the true summit of Baker, elevation 10,781 ft. We hang out for an hour, take another nap, and eat newman peanut butter biscuits and smoked salmon. On the descent I'm packed into a well fitted carriage for the ride down, "backpackable". An hour later, I'm lifted out and plopped back on to the snow after riding the 7300' feet, with no falls, yeeha! All in all, the snow conditions were pawrfect as I floated on top with my 20 point crampons. Only one minor crevasse, everything is still filled in with lots of snow. We never roped up. So far my peak bagging list includes Baker, Snowking, and Mt. Adams. I'm not allowed on Rainier, maybe... as Seizure Alert dog... but somehow that doesn't seem right. 16 miles round trip, ~ 7800 gain maybe 12,000+ steps for a 6" legged animal Clothes make the man. Taking a break from the snow in my birthday suit. Bolshoi troupe's tighty tight Dan, neighbor fisherman Mike, and Crazy-cracker. Take me... to the volcano! Jonah feeds Mike a double shot Starbucks and a smoke for a pick me up. A snowmobiler is hanging out with us too. Can you find me in this photo? Twin sister range in background. Here I am doing a sun salutation. Okay fine, you got me, I'm peeing like a bitch because there weren't any trees to lift my leg to... Nobody knows anything, Dan. We'll take this leap, and we'll see. We'll jump, and we'll see. That's life, right? With no air at this elevation we resort to using sign language. Ahh!! There's nothing like being on top of her the very first time... peek-a-boo excellent Geisha dancing from Ken Small Jr. Dan making sure the water is okay to drink. Wherever we go, whatever we do, we're gonna take this luggage with us! Gear Notes: 25oz water, biscuits, smoked salmon, ID collar Edited June 8, 2011 by CrackersDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 We're no stranger to man/dog summits! Nice, is that lil one a West Highland Terrier? ps, I thought this was going to be a TR by CC.comer named "Crackers", who's dog is named Mondo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackersDog Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 Yes, I'm a West Highland Terrier, 16lbs, and 4 yrs old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 There's another guy named Dan with a dog. Maybe you could race him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Yes, I'm a West Highland Terrier, 16lbs, and 4 yrs old. Hey, how are you hitting the typewriter keys with your paws Westie? LOL! Sadie May is looking for the "like" button. Sadie May the trailer park floozie: Borrowing her new friends ball: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YocumRidge Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 There is a famous Dog Direct route on Hoodie. You should check it out - no restrictions for 4 y olds Badass soloist on the summit ridge in 2008: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick_scott Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Crackers.... GO BANANAS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-rock Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Hilarious trip report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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