One peak leads to another especially in the Schell Range of Nevada. A year ago today we hiked up
South Schell Peak and Taft Peak caught Kent's eye. I knew sooner or later he'd have the "perfect" route mapped out. Not only that, he invited a friend along and he said, "yes!"
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| It might be hunting season, but these does have nothing to fear |
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| After a cold start we stopped to switch jackets |
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| We were not expecting to see snow! |
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This is the last tree, we must be above the timberline.
Do you see Kent leading the way? |
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Wow, we made it to the top of the basin!
Great views, including North Schell Peak (11,884) which we hiked in 2014 |
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| Here we are on the saddle that divides Berry Creek Basin and Timber Creek Basin |
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Kent and John enjoying the view of South Schell Peak (11,778) . . .
interestingly enough we hiked to the top one year ago today! |
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| And to think that after hiking up the snowy ridge we still have to go UP! |
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| Kent and John lead the way |
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Once we reached the ridge the wind became brutal
Uinta Peak's elevation is 11,545 |
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We stopped at Uinta Peak for lunch, the wind was relentless.
Although Taft Peak (11,706) was our destination we are calling it a day! |
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| It was hard to stand, let alone walk |
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I sunk in up to my knees in the snow drifts.
We had to lean into the wind, it was strong enough to push us over! |
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| Heading back down Timber Creek drainage and out of the wind |
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| The snow was slick |
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| Straight up 500 ft. in 2/10 of a mile . . . whew! |
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| Ah . . . feels so good to be out of the snow! |
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| John crossing Timber Creek one last time . . . the end of a great hike |
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| Aerial view of our route |
