Locate
Pinaus Lake service road just west of Falkland, 095934. Follow the road
avoiding numerous spurs. This might help; straight at 095928 and
103928, then switchback (left) at 107922. Turn left at a major 3-way
intersection near Will Lake, 117916. Stay left at 129917 and 130920,
then stay right at 138923, 141924, and 143923. Keep going straight at
153927 continuing along Tuktakamin's west ridge, the road circles the
summit mound to its eastern aspect before climbing to the top.
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Not a long stretch of ice but while sliding backwards, it felt endless!
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Snowshoe
trip: RT 8.0; 4.0 up.
The most excitment on this trip happened on the service road while
I tried to drive as far as I could to reduce distance. While climbing,
I
encountered a long patch of ice. I figured there might be more dry road
beyond it so I continued. All seemed fine until I reached a switchback;
at that point, I started sliding backward. I pressed the brakes to put
the truck in reverse, the battery light came on and the engine stalled.
All this happened as the truck began careening downhill. I tried my
best to steer and brake but I was at the mercy of gravity; I thought I
might be going over the embankment... Luckily I got back on dirt and
was able to slow the truck to a stop. I was shaking, this was a close
call. Next, I wondered why the truck stalled and if it would even start
again; it did. I found a place to park and took a breather. Before
setting out on my hike, I made sure the truck would start again. The
mindless hike on the packed service road was uneventful. The
weather was unstable with flurries; higher up, the view was
next to nil. It was a good day to simply enjoy a long hike and some
mountain meditation.
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Evidence... Studs don't always help.
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Looking back.
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Easy hiking on the packed service road.
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Cloud cover is lowering and snow squalls begin. |
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I'm just mindlessly following the road.
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Summit ahead.
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Radio towers and such.
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View north-west.
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South-eastern view.
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The sun tries to shine through the clouds.
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Uneventful descent.
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Looking back at the summit right of center.
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An ATV ventured this way.
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The start of the service road.
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