Mt. Dickerman (5723')
Here’s the powerpoint version of our Saturday.
Mt. Dickerman (aka ‘Little Dick’) 5723’
Mangos present:
- Angus Tamale
- Moss Lightfoot
- Sardinha Flor
- Milkshake Mantra (as has been put forth by the naming committee)
Key Objectives & Measures of Success:
- Observe vew from Top
- Spritual Growth
- Exercise/Appetite-building
Summary:
- Left the trailhead (2100’) at 9am with Baring Mountain looking over our
shoulder from across the valley.
- Ran into mashed potato snow around 4400’.
- Applied sunscreen.
- Reached the summit (rejoiced).
- Found rocky upcropping on the east summit, enjoyed icey nalgene-laced
tequila sunrises and excellent cheese spread.
- Retraced steps.
- Those w/o gaiters noted cold feet.
- Observed twofold increase in stream throughput from morning crossing.
- Mass consumption of milkshakes and greasy food.
Detractions:
- Man on peak on cell phone
- Verify footing before yellowing snow on steeper slopes
Posted by scotts at June 7, 2003 4:28 PM