One of a series of easy - moderate hikes on Saturday. This is an easy flower hike near Silverthorne. This area is known for fields of Mule's Ears, Phlox and other flowers typical of dry meadows.
Backup Field Day(s) for Ski Mountaineering School in case of inappropriate conditions for any of the currently scheduled field days. Please keep this weekend open.
We will spend the day outside reviewing anchor gear, general anchoring principles, and methods of rigging climbing anchors.
Hike to Cathedral Lake, snow climb the Couloir that takes you to the saddle. Here make a decision to continue to the Summit of Cathedral Peak or U-turn and head out. PLEASE READ THE LEADER NOTES. ALL IS REVEALED THEREIN.
This trip will be a flower hike! We will stop frequently to see & identify flowers. We will hike Horseshoe trail to Frazer Meadow & return. After completion we will also take time to hike the first 1/2 mile of the Beaver trail to look for Calypso Orchids.
