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A tiny pond in the bedrock precedes Alpaca Peak.
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Hike:
RT: 8.0 (including Zupjok
and Llama Peaks). As I neared my objective, the clouds darkened and the
ceiling lowered. This definitely changed the scenery adding texture and
mood to the surroundings. I wasn't concerned, in little time my tent
would be erected granting me a decent shelter. The ridgewalk on smooth
rock
and open terrain is delightful. A tiny pond along the way made me wish
it was 30˚on a bright sunny day. Today though, there was no lounging
under the sun; the view was greatly reduced when I reached the top. I
dropped my pack and walked around snapping pictures. This broad summit
is amazing, it's comprised of smooth bedrock with small grassy
terraces; there's even a lovely tarn that can provide water or a nice
dip. The view is phenomenal, clouds or no clouds. After a good break, I
set my attention on settling in. The wind was picking up but it still
wasn't raining; somehow, this weather was energizing. I boiled water
for my dinner and retreated for the night. The following morning I
awoke to similar weather. I slowly packed up and started hiking down.
On my return, the display of multi-layered clouds of different darkness
stole the show. I stopped a couple of times to eat delicious berries
and savour the moment. It still hadn't rained when I reached Zupjok
Peak; I felt the first rain drops way down back on the Ottomite
Mountain Road. I was quite pleased with this trip's outcome.
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Vicuna Peak is quite stately.
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Looking back upon the lengthy ridgewalk.
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Bighorn Peak to the north.
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Looking south again from the summit.
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The cloud cover is quickly dropping.
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The impressive Anderson River Group is disappearing.
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The eastern view is no longer visible.
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My tent will soon be engulfed by cloud.
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Leaving the top the next day.
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Looking back towards the summit.
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Back at the tiny pond.
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Interesting display of clouds.
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One of numerous lovely spots to stop and eat berries.
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Needle Peak from the top of Zupjok Peak.
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