Sandhill crane family and army runner join SCUM on FWW alpine hill

A pair of sandhill cranes and their offspring animated our climbs today–all photos by Pam Laker except where noted otherwise
Cranes looking at Dermot–photo by Dermot Cole

Years ago, Bill Husby issued a challenge for the SCUM to do 4 FWW alpine hill ascents before the 4th of July. Today in the morning sunshine, there was some debate whether the 4 ascents had to be done in one day, or if they could be done over a period of time with breaks in between.

Carl and Bill opt for a chairlift break during their ascents–photo by Robert Hannon
Jeff smiled during his 4 ascents today

Jeff Conn and Pam Laker ski walked 4 ascents today, unfazed by the heat and mosquitoes. Pam, who had been sick this week, was just happy to be out and breathing:

Pam and Jeff did 4 ascents today with smiles

The rest of us did 2 or 3 ascents with crane watching and stone structure building as necessary distractions.

Dan and Bill select rocks for their flat rock sculpture
Mom fading on third ascent in the heat while Dermot hauls rock uphill
Robert leading a group of SCUM
TIMBER! (Tall Timber, Robert Hannon posing on the FWW alpine hill)

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