Five times on the Wire
So a couple weeks ago Scott Wesemann and I decided that one lap on Mt Wire is just not enough to satisfy. How about five? "No problem!" I said. let's do it right after Thanksgiving. So we did. With new snow and cold temperatures, each lap was more challenging than usual, but the real challenge was hiking the 4 mile roundtrip trail five times. It took us over 11 hours to complete the challenge, and when it all was done we had accumulated approximately 20 miles and 11,000 feet of vert. I like doing this kind of thing. Scott displayed an impressive state of personal fitness on each lap, which reminded me that I really need to get into better shape. Michael and Judy were with us on the first four laps, so this kind of craziness isn't just an isolated incident involving two people. Michael is a retired airline pilot in his late 60s, and Judy is a housewife. She is also Queen of the Uintas because she knows the Uintah mountains as well as anyone, and better than everyone.
Next spring--or if a warm spell before then clears the snow from Mt Wire--I would like to try for six or seven on the hill in one day. I have a feeling Scott will be along for the ride. | 