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A few weeks back while Marty and I were climbing Cupsuptic Snow, we talked about doing Scar Ridge. He told me that Jason Berard would probably be interested in doing it too. Jason and I had been supposed to hike together on a few occasions, but it had never happened, so I welcomed the idea. We planned out when we would do it and though I’ve been under the weather, I never faltered in my plan to do it. As the weekend approached, I found out that Jason is friends with this guy Greg who I also know. We now had a perfect foursome.
We had received good information about the Big Rock route, but since I had done recon on the Looney route, we opted to go that way. Going up the tote road was easy and enjoyable. We got amazing views the whole way. We paused at the tower and caf for a few minutes before continuing on to the north summit. Then we ducked into the woods, wandered around for a little bit, popped back out to the ski slope, went back in, and picked up the herd path.
On this trip, each of us played a certain part. Marty was the navigator, keeping us on track. Jason lead the charge most of the way. I was the scout, offering my recon data and searching out better routes, and Greg was the utility man filling the gaps. Together we made it to the canister without as much fuss as I was anticipating. Sure, there were blowdowns to climb over and/or under, but not as many as I expected and the woods weren’t that thick either. We took a break at the canister. I was so happy to get #99
Heading off again, we started following a herd path that soon petered out. Here though, the woods were fairly open and we were able to make good time. However, Jason, Greg, and Marty kept commenting about how good the going was. I kept telling them to shut up, that they were going to jinx it, and to knock wood. But did they listen? NOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Sure, enough we wound up plowing through the thickest stuff of the day. We couldn’t ever see out feet. Then we went through more of the same while climbing steeply. Finally, Jason had us climb a giant boulder! After that, we soon picked up the original herd path which lead us back to the ski slopes.
Heading back down the tote road we relaxed and had good conversations. In the end, we all had a good time (I think) and felt that we had accomplished something. This was no easy peak to get and I was very thankful to have had such great company for it. Thanks guys!
NOTE: Marty posted a more detailed account in the Train Conditions
We had received good information about the Big Rock route, but since I had done recon on the Looney route, we opted to go that way. Going up the tote road was easy and enjoyable. We got amazing views the whole way. We paused at the tower and caf for a few minutes before continuing on to the north summit. Then we ducked into the woods, wandered around for a little bit, popped back out to the ski slope, went back in, and picked up the herd path.
On this trip, each of us played a certain part. Marty was the navigator, keeping us on track. Jason lead the charge most of the way. I was the scout, offering my recon data and searching out better routes, and Greg was the utility man filling the gaps. Together we made it to the canister without as much fuss as I was anticipating. Sure, there were blowdowns to climb over and/or under, but not as many as I expected and the woods weren’t that thick either. We took a break at the canister. I was so happy to get #99
Heading off again, we started following a herd path that soon petered out. Here though, the woods were fairly open and we were able to make good time. However, Jason, Greg, and Marty kept commenting about how good the going was. I kept telling them to shut up, that they were going to jinx it, and to knock wood. But did they listen? NOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Sure, enough we wound up plowing through the thickest stuff of the day. We couldn’t ever see out feet. Then we went through more of the same while climbing steeply. Finally, Jason had us climb a giant boulder! After that, we soon picked up the original herd path which lead us back to the ski slopes.
Heading back down the tote road we relaxed and had good conversations. In the end, we all had a good time (I think) and felt that we had accomplished something. This was no easy peak to get and I was very thankful to have had such great company for it. Thanks guys!
NOTE: Marty posted a more detailed account in the Train Conditions
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