My friend Tim had been skunked twice on Skyline and wanted to test out his microspikes and poles on the traverse, so I tagged along.
Started out with Kathryn, Indie Jack and Hengst Joe. Before long, we were passed by Speedy Steve, InFerno and Patti.
The temperature wasn't warm but (like Wed and Fri) humid with no wind. We met many other nice folks, including the Skyline Queen Doreen, along the way. Tim was content to slow-twitch up with the tired blonde the hill. This was my third Skyline in four days and, unlike the greyhounds, I slow down on consecutive trips
We stopped for lunch at Saint Florian's cache before grinding up through the manzanita after Flatrock. It's always a relief to reach the Thank you Jesus rocks. We donned microspikes and continued up. Tim was impressed with the more secure footing -- I may get him into snow hiking yet
Passed several people from Coffman's on up who were having issues with the ice. Fortunately, every one made to Coffman's safely.
Scrambled up the rocks and enjoyed a celebratory beverage and chatting with Patrick and other Skyliners at the tram bar before refueling at Las C and heading home.
Today, I'm enjoying being a couch (err...computer) potato
I'm hoping the forecast for snow is valid so I can dust off the snowshoes for tramshoeing. Come on SNOW!!!
Miles of smiles,
Ellen
