Vesper Peak DNF (pics)

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NorthCascades
NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
A friend of mine wanted to spend the night on Vesper, but not alone. So I got roped in. She recruited one more for the trip. I wasn't able to overnight on the trail, so I lent them my gear, and helped carry it up the mountain.

My friends were a trail runner and a climber. I was a guy who had hiked 10 steep miles the day before. Trying to keep up with them was painful - straight up the fall line, at a good clip. That's two excuses for my not making it. (DNF = Did Not Finish)

We ran out of water in the high country, it's easier to carry a filter than a jug. I kept hearing a small waterfall that sounded tantalizingly close, but I got cliffed out every time I tried to reach it. I had to wait for a creek, and I was very appreciative when I got to it.

Starting
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Sperry Peak
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Heavy burdens
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No fall zone
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Blue bells?
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We came from below
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  • kimny72
    kimny72 Posts: 16,010 Member
    So beautiful :heart: Did it lift your spirits a bit?

    It's been such a killer hot & humid summer in VA I haven't been able to even walk outside for more than maybe 30 mins if I get out early, so no hiking. Can't wait for it to cool off a bit, though I'm not in shape enough for elevation climbing yet anyway!
  • Purplebunnysarah
    Purplebunnysarah Posts: 3,252 Member
    Wow, beautiful!
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    kimny72 wrote: »
    So beautiful :heart: Did it lift your spirits a bit?

    So much! (And thanks for checking on me! :smile: )
  • PKM0515
    PKM0515 Posts: 3,090 Member
    Gorgeous pictures!
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,965 Member
    Beautiful. I'm jealous.
  • Djproulx
    Djproulx Posts: 3,084 Member
    What great pictures of a beautiful place. I can imagine the challenges of that type of climb on tired legs.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,459 MFP Moderator
    Not gonna lie, you always have some great pictures.
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