Wheeler Pk and some mining sites in the Sweetwater Mtns
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 9:08 pm
Wheeler Peak photos: http://community.webshots.com/album/511435982cnnIBa
Thursday, 24 November 2005:
Plan was to hike Wheeler Peak (11,663'). Started on the dirt road at 6,400', stopped at a few mining sites along the way (Belfort, Boulder Flats, Star City) and ended up driving to the base of the peak (~11,447'). Short hike, so we decided to drive towards Patterson and got stuck in a snow drift. Lost 'reverse' and ended up digging forward and to the right side to get out. Two hrs later we were driving back. My mom packed turkey, dressing, squash, mashed potatoes & gravy, rolls and cranberry sauce for us to take to Mammoth, so we had a great Thanksgiving dinner!
Thursday, 24 November 2005:
Plan was to hike Wheeler Peak (11,663'). Started on the dirt road at 6,400', stopped at a few mining sites along the way (Belfort, Boulder Flats, Star City) and ended up driving to the base of the peak (~11,447'). Short hike, so we decided to drive towards Patterson and got stuck in a snow drift. Lost 'reverse' and ended up digging forward and to the right side to get out. Two hrs later we were driving back. My mom packed turkey, dressing, squash, mashed potatoes & gravy, rolls and cranberry sauce for us to take to Mammoth, so we had a great Thanksgiving dinner!