Trojan Hikes

Commissionpoint · Post by **Commissionpoint** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 11:45 pm

Todays hike was Cascade and Porter. 6.2 miles round trip, and 3500 feet of elevation change. It took 5 1/2 hours. Both peaks are over 4000 feet in elevation at the summit. Todays summit temp was a balmy 12 degrees F. The winds were cracking at over 35 MPH. I had to sidestep on my knees the last 30 yards with my head down and into the wind to be able to tap the summit and reverse. Had I stood at that point I would have been blown off my feet. For those of you that don't climb, this is actually a "sport" of sorts. Its called winter peakbagging.

https://picasaweb.google.com/1060575514 ... ePorter113#

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 6:22 am

Cool pic..CP but I'll keep to the Southern Pines and Marsh grasses ..

Commissionpoint · Post by **Commissionpoint** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:21 pm

Todays hike was Tabletop and Phelps. 6 hrs 45 mins, 12.8 miles, 3800 feet of elevation.

Here are some pics.

https://picasaweb.google.com/1060575514 ... psTabletop#

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:30 pm

Nice. But what's all that white stuff? Burrrrrrrrr....

Commissionpoint · Post by **Commissionpoint** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:48 pm

Its white sand Jamie. Don't let the lack of leaves on the trees confuse you. It was 85 and no wind all day.

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 7:08 pm

Commissionpoint wrote:Its white sand Jamie. Don't let the lack of leaves on the trees confuse you. It was 85 and no wind all day.

Ahhh...much better. Thanks for clearing that up!