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Fab is putting the
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Scramble: RT 6.5 (including Sheep); 2.25 up.
We're out with the
hounds this weekend.
They have been patiently waiting for a hiking/camping trip. We left
Golden fairly early. As we drove through snowy Highwood Pass, I
wondered if we would even reach the landing at the base of Coffin.
Luckily, the area was drier and we made it just as the sun rose. Fab
sat
down on a blanket and started to put the doggy boots on; this can take
a while when you have twelve paws to do! All ready, we left to ascend
Coffin. We headed east on the trail then we climbed talus on the
north-west aspect to reach the ascent ridge. This was not the best way
for the dogs; the abrasive, loose rock can be hazardous. Below the
false summit, Fab taped-up a couple of booties while we took a break.
The dog's paws were in good shape so we continued to the summit. At the
top, we laid down some jackets on the ground and put the hounds on
their leash; this means break time. We looked at Sheep Mountain and its
grassy slopes. It was very inviting, much better terrain for the
troubadogs. We could loop our way down to the old road and back
to the car. The decision made, we headed
towards Sheep after a decent pause. The stroll turned out to
be the highlight of the day!
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We're going east and
up a drainage. |
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Skirting the trees
in the drainage. |
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Gaining the ascent
ridge from the north-west aspect. |
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Several game trails
facilitate travel. |
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The hounds, waiting
for some treats on the ridge. |
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Mount Livingstone. |
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At a highpoint, we
sat down for an official break. |
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The summit is not
far from here. |
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Last stretch before
the top. |
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Northern view,
Livingstone in the background. |
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Looking south. |
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All is well. We're
taking another good break, more treats. |
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The abrasive rubble
is shredding the booties, we need to tape the holes. |
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Heading down to
grassy Sheep Mountain. |
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on to Sheep Mountain |
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