Today was the perfect day for a hike. Not too hot, not too cold and great weather. Rick Reynolds and I left the Donner Summit Rest Area on foot and headed up the trail in the direction of Frog Lake. Frog Lake was our destination last friday, but this time we headed north west towards Castle Peak. 
CLASS 5 Scramble
It was a pretty straight forward hike with the major challenge being keeping the trail as it dipped under snow fields...oh and the Class 5 scramble to the top of the peak. There was quite a bit of exposure but plenty of hand holds. When we went to down climb we found some chains set up for rappel...to bad we did not have any rope, that would have been way easier to get off!
The Summit Shot
The wind picked up on top and we had to get our coats out. We spent about 30 min. up top, had lunch and enjoyed the beautiful panoramic view of the Sierra Nevadas, Mt Lassen, Lake Tahoe, Donner on and on and on.
View From the Traverse
You would not believe all the good skiing there is still to be had down in there....Maybe next time we should bring the boards up and make some laps.
North East Facing Slopes
Wind Blown Window
More view...and I dont mean rick!!!
Proof of the Peak
There is a survey marker up on top...so I took a pic with my foot in it! Also, Hollie actually called my cell right when we summited and my phone worked. Too bad I was not near a grocery store, I could have helped her out!
FUN in the Sierras. Whats next? Just some riding. Scouting my silver route ride a bit more and then maybe next week hike from Sugar Bowl to Squaw Valley, about a 6 + hour houte route but there is beer and piazza at the end!
FUN in the Sierras. Whats next? Just some riding. Scouting my silver route ride a bit more and then maybe next week hike from Sugar Bowl to Squaw Valley, about a 6 + hour houte route but there is beer and piazza at the end!
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