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)