"Hike to "Cartwheels in the Sun" inspired by local athlete Paula Raimondi. First Henderson hike of the season with McCullough highs in the 70s and it was beautiful, although it's never not windy here so that's to be expected. I plan on knocking out the entire north & south McCullough ranges eventually ... today was my first time to Cartwheels and North McCullough Peaks. Cartwheels was a good challenge with lots of scree and scrambling class 3 or 4 depending how you get there. I was the 2nd entry in the registry ... makes me wonder how many ppl have ever been there. Thanks to Paula for naming this peak and posting the route. " — DudeAlmighty • Sep 29, 2021

"5.23.19....”Cartwheels in the Sun” peak. 4,372’ above the sea (FKA) via Fracture Ridge with a Park Peak finish w/ Harlan. 10.5 rugged miles, 3,400’ gain in 5:42hr. I’ve had my eye on this beauty for a few years. It’s a peak off on its own Island but attached to the Main ridge near North McCullough Peak. To reach it you have to down-climb a steep, loose, treacherous ridge guarded by Jean Claude-Gendarme. I’ve had a few fails when I was alone. I lose all confidence once I enter the danger zone. I had to put this goal on a shelf because warm weather and snakes prevent me from enjoying these mts this time of year but a cool storm system gave me another opportunity to try again. Harlan joined me and his calm reassuring guidance was just what I needed to get to the top. Thank you Friend (times a billion)....The sky looked dramatic but luckily we encountered no storms. Cartwheels in the Sun is a complicated beauty with rough edges. She is part of the mountains but off on her own Island. Happy Day...Happy Birthday CITS !!!🤸🏻‍♂️🤸‍♂️🐝🌻🤗🌼🌼 @ McCullough Range. Photos by Harlan and Paula" — paula.raimondi • May 23, 2019