The members of the Whitney Portal Store Message Board got together to climb Thor Peak, and celebrate the life of Kent Ashcraft. It was a first snow climb for many and a gorgeous day on the mountain. (quote curtesy of Laura)
My hiking skills continue to expand (with a little help from my friends)
Photos curtesy of Moosetracks (the REAL one) Richard Patriowski (the REAL Richard P.) and Ranger Bob
more photos may be viewed here: http://piotrowski.smugmug.com/Whats-New-1/WPSMB-Thor-Peak-101709/10014179_4v68G#P-1-12
and here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/moosepics621/sets/72157622488951889/
AND here: http://www.citycg.com/thor1009/index.html
One more (if anyone cares) http://fruitsofthevine.net/sports/Thor%2010_17_09/
Thor Peak in the center as seen from the Whitney Portal
yes, Vince, I AM on the E-Ledges (in turquoise shirt)
up the face of Thor in about 4+ ft of snow (crampons and Ice axe welcome)
Doug Sr., Me and Mouse working that snow
finally to the top
shadows and potential icing chases us down
E-ledges by dusk
Day is done as sun sets on the Inyos
Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 10/24/2009 11:20PM by Bee.