Tomcat and Slow Nymph bag Gambler's Special Peak
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The day after Gamblers
Sunday, 13 May 2007
Mazourka Peak (9,209’) and a short hike in the Sierra
PHOTOS: http://snownymph.smugmug.com/gallery/2855354#153160390
The untracked snow in Onion Valley was too soft, and we didn't feel like postholing after a 15 hr hike the day before. So we ended our hike early. I still had time and looked in Zdon's book for an easy hike. Mazourka Peak (9,209') was listed as "one of the few drive up peaks that provides the kind of views and serenity that desert peaks have to offer." It was 20 miles each way. Cool stuff in Mazourka Canyon, including an oasis, and also a memorial.
Mazourka Peak (9,209’) and a short hike in the Sierra
PHOTOS: http://snownymph.smugmug.com/gallery/2855354#153160390
The untracked snow in Onion Valley was too soft, and we didn't feel like postholing after a 15 hr hike the day before. So we ended our hike early. I still had time and looked in Zdon's book for an easy hike. Mazourka Peak (9,209') was listed as "one of the few drive up peaks that provides the kind of views and serenity that desert peaks have to offer." It was 20 miles each way. Cool stuff in Mazourka Canyon, including an oasis, and also a memorial.
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this last Sunday -
going for week 23 in a row hiking to 10k feet or above(3 more to go to reach 26 and then things can settle down). Saturday got tied up with chores and the storms in the Sierras did not look too inviting - so I had to change my Sunday plans. Sunday 09-23-2007; Bob R., Bob H., Bill S. and I hiked up to the Gamblers Special. this was my second time up there this year. we ascended the chute from the south side - normally a bit of a scree slog but with Friday and Saturday's light snows it made for a more enjoyable hike up. besides my two trips up this peak this year only one other ascent was made(GigaMike solo). some fantastic picutres - I only wish I had taken more - sometimes the camera does not capture what the mind visualizes.
picts from Sunday's hike:
http://tomcat-rc.smugmug.com/gallery/3532155#200046819
2 pictures I thorougly enjoyed:
Whitney glistening:
Lone Pine Peak from opposite ridgeline:
going for week 23 in a row hiking to 10k feet or above(3 more to go to reach 26 and then things can settle down). Saturday got tied up with chores and the storms in the Sierras did not look too inviting - so I had to change my Sunday plans. Sunday 09-23-2007; Bob R., Bob H., Bill S. and I hiked up to the Gamblers Special. this was my second time up there this year. we ascended the chute from the south side - normally a bit of a scree slog but with Friday and Saturday's light snows it made for a more enjoyable hike up. besides my two trips up this peak this year only one other ascent was made(GigaMike solo). some fantastic picutres - I only wish I had taken more - sometimes the camera does not capture what the mind visualizes.
picts from Sunday's hike:
http://tomcat-rc.smugmug.com/gallery/3532155#200046819
2 pictures I thorougly enjoyed:
Whitney glistening:
Lone Pine Peak from opposite ridgeline:
mountain hiking is addictive:
I can quit anytime I want - I just choose not to want
I can quit anytime I want - I just choose not to want
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ty Quentinc - something about the first day out after a snow is stunning - while the snow is still clinging to trees and edges - spectacular.
you have been getting out to some pretty awesome areas yourself this year - congrats on a good season.
you have been getting out to some pretty awesome areas yourself this year - congrats on a good season.
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I can quit anytime I want - I just choose not to want
I can quit anytime I want - I just choose not to want
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Hi, great pictures on Gamber's Special and sounds like a fun trip!
Where is Gambler's Special? I'm not familar with that peak at all and a little browsing around on topozone (near The Cleaver as your pics seemed to hint at) didn't seem to help me find it. I'd like to give it a go next year (or maybe this year still!) so any beta would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Where is Gambler's Special? I'm not familar with that peak at all and a little browsing around on topozone (near The Cleaver as your pics seemed to hint at) didn't seem to help me find it. I'd like to give it a go next year (or maybe this year still!) so any beta would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
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welcome to the board G4B -
on topo maps you will see her referred to as 12,960 and reached via several options in the Carillon Valley. You may find some other Ridgecrest friends who can give you the story of why she is called "The Gambler's Special" or go read in the summit register
thanks - Tom
on topo maps you will see her referred to as 12,960 and reached via several options in the Carillon Valley. You may find some other Ridgecrest friends who can give you the story of why she is called "The Gambler's Special" or go read in the summit register
thanks - Tom
mountain hiking is addictive:
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I can quit anytime I want - I just choose not to want
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