Mount Dickerman 3/27/10

Big Four Mountain

Polly Penguins first Ascent!

I don't know why I hadn't climbed this mountain before but I am sure glad that I did now. This was a conditioning "hike" for the OSAT glacier climbing course. We had a mostly clear day with wonderful views. I am already an experienced climber and I am taking the course as an opportunity to meet new people and make friends. Mission acomplished! A great day with a very fun group. If I don't do another thing with the course it was worth it for this hike. Although I would not recommend it for everyone. It is about 4 miles one way and gains over 4000 feet of elevation to make the summit. Also if you are not experienced with snow travel and ice ax use I would wait until later in the season to attempt it.

Ascent of Squak Mountain 3/21/10

The obsessive nature of one who loves to climb up mountains sometimes has drawbacks. Instead of hiking what are I am sure very pretty trails we decided to hike up the road because it was the most direct way to the summit. This is made even funnier by the fact that the summit has a road to the top, a large communications tower and no views to speak of. We still had fun catching up with an old friend Ninja John who hiked up with us. Hopefully next time his son Olliver will not be napping and will get to come hiking too!