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Nice man! That's a helluva haul of peaks for one trip into Eureka! Crazy number of peaks in a few days. What's your record?
I was forced into the center of the park Wed & Thurs and it was already completely nuts traffic wise.
The view of the dunes from 6960 is incredible. Dedekera is technically closed and NPS is a bit salty about people attempting it anyway right now. Especially this weekend as the Saline valley crowd struggles to find ways in.
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(2024-02-16, 06:46 PM)Beardilocks Wrote: Nice man! That's a helluva haul of peaks for one trip into Eureka! Crazy number of peaks in a few days. What's your record?
No idea. A lot depends on what is counted as a peak. Maybe 10-12 in a week, of peaks higher than 300' prominence. But that's just a guess.
On my way driving out from climbing 6960 there was a guy hiking up the road, towing a wagon of sorts behind him. He asked me how far I got and I explained I didn't drive far. I'm guessing he's one of the "Saline valley crowd" struggling to find a way in.
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I’ve never heard of the Saline Valley crowd hiking in. They bring too much beer.
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(2024-02-16, 09:35 PM)Beardilocks Wrote: I’ve never heard of the Saline Valley crowd hiking in. They bring too much beer.
Yeah, but they don't bring clothes ...
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(2024-02-16, 09:45 PM)DAW89446 Wrote: (2024-02-16, 09:35 PM)Beardilocks Wrote: I’ve never heard of the Saline Valley crowd hiking in. They bring too much beer.
Yeah, but they don't bring clothes ...
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What an awesome collection of peaks and beautiful weather. The snow is dramatic. You kicked some butt in there!
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Low effort post incoming. Some stuff I saw:
The White Cliffs of Death Valley. Near Corkscrew.
Flying tax dollars north of Stovepipe on Friday morning.
A bit of nice canyon. There's a small bridge on the left. Grapevine Mountains.
That is all.
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How big is that mini-bridge? Little Arches area?
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(2024-02-24, 11:59 AM)Beardilocks Wrote: How big is that mini-bridge? Little Arches area?
Yup. A person could squeeze through if determined and didn't mind shredding their clothes.
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Thank you for today's dose of beauty!