"12.29.19.....Canine Crag, Feline Fang, Ecru and Mystic Peaks. Scampering to and from a 4 peak trek in Sloan Canyon w/Harlan. 20.20 miles, 3,700’ gain, 8:21hrs. I am a bit under the weather so I didn’t worry about pace. “Relentless forward progress” was my strategy. I extracted every molecule of joy out of the day, basking in the glorious satisfaction of hard work on the trails and up to the mountain tops. Harlan Stockman invited me to this outing and planned to test ropes. He said it may not be too interesting so I had no pressure or worry. I thought I would be hanging out and watching his methods. He eventually broke the news to me that I too would be summiting these peaks. I wasn’t sure I wanted to fail at something new when I’m currently at my limit of unfinished summit projects. Luckily I was able to follow him up every one for the win. They were so spectacular and challenging. I enjoyed every second. You know it’s going to be exciting when the peak/crag you are about to climb has the bones of a majestic big horn sheep scattered below it. Eeek! (Photos of me by Harlan)" — paula.raimondi • Dec 29, 2019