Peak 7828 overlooks Crystal Lake.
- June 3, 2020
- Team: Craig, Dave, and Nicole
- 5.7 mi, 2501' gain, 6:21 car-to-car, Class 2
- Peak: Peak 7828
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Special note: My camera would not work today. So all photos in this report supplied by Craig. Thanks, Craig! Also note: this was Craig's first run this far up Lick Creek Road, and Nicole's second time on this side of the canyon (she had hiked to Fall Creek Saddle on a less snowy day, and she joined us on the other side of the canyon last week when we climbed Snowslide). And approach note: Lick Creek Road is currently in pretty horrible condition. 20mph is enough to loosen your Fixadent. |
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We started at the second bridge over Lake Fork Creek. The creek looks pretty full. |
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We did a bit of light bushwacking, then climbed to the bottom of the slabs. |
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| The slabs are a ton of fun, but do require a bit of attention. #1 Rule: Avoid the wet spots. |
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#2 Rule: Despite the incredible views, pay attention to your feet. |
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Just follow the water up; it goes to Crystal Lake. |
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Dakota and Ruby break the rules, running all over the slabs.
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| Near the top of the slabs you get even bigger views. The King of the Slabs viewed here is Slick Rock. |  |
This might be considered the King of the Forest here. I'd estimate he was here no more than 15 minutes ago. |
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| Above the slabs, we enjoyed dodging around the rocks and snow patches. |  |
That led us to an almost-completely-frozen-over Crystal Lake. Time for lunch! Spoiler alert- That's Peak 7828 up there. |
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After lunch, Nicole and I were hard at work napping in the sunshine, but Craig and Dave were finding a different bliss. |
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| I employed my silver tongue to convince everyone it would be fun to keep going up. The views almost made my words believable. There's Crystal Lake. |  |
| Crystal Lake in context. |  |
Crystal Lake from very near our summit. |
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A brief rest, and we were on our way (down) to Fall Creek Summit. From the summit, we descended a few hundred feet of steep snow and then followed the trail back to the road. And finally, about a mile back to the truck. A very satisfying and diverse explore. |
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| Dave's photos |  |
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