Cooper Spur 6 - I'm not crossing that!! by Cosine
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Ok, this is the steep part I promised yesterday. It looks like the trail just ends here, because no one before our group was foolish enough to try to cross this snow field, either. LOL I'm not cheating by tilting the camera, it's really this steep here, and we had no choice but to turn right and go straight up for about 15 minutes until we intersected the trail at the next switchback.
At this point we're almost up to the saddle I've mentioned before, and we've been overrun by zillions of California Tortoise Shell butterflies. I'd never seen or heard of them before, so I did some research (Google is your friend) and found a report from 1930 about them, so they're nothing new. There were so many it made picture-taking really difficult, but of course they wouldn't sit still long enough for me to get a good shot of them.
We're almost up to the saddle now, so the climb is almost over. Time for some lunch. :-)
Thanks for stopping by and any comments.
Comments (17)
OldHippieKeyboard
Not gonna cross here, huh? Aw c'mon ... where's your sense of adventure? ;o) Great capture here. I'm envious of your exploits. Can't wait to see more.
MrsLubner
tremendous shot. I can see the steep grade and the fact its snow makes it very tenuous. Excellent job.
BibbyBear
No, I'm with you on this one Dennis.... absolutely no way I would cross that!! Amazing capture you have here depicting the severity of this climb. I love the way the sunlight is glistening on the melted snow / water in the foreground and the blue sky is gorgeous. Great shot my friend. xx
lizzibell
Beautiful shot....
sharky_
You would need some mountain climbing gear to do this one or its a free trip down fast. Glad you did not leave your foot prints across this steep path. Excellent shot. Aloha
erskogly
Crampons? ;) Oh well, I can see why you would rather avoid crossing this snowfield - if you fall on steep summer snow it's amazing how fast you pick up speed, whith a nasty accident as the most likely outcome... Eagerly awaiting your continued journey:)
kansas
WOW! Looks like a rather dangerous climb. Do be careful. Excellent shot.
auntietk
Good choice. There's a big difference between hiking and crossing a snow field! Excellent shot of this really steep slope. That must be about 25 or 30 degrees! Yikes!
Hendesse
Fantastic POV. Excellent and very interesting shot!
Flannelman
Incredible series of Cooper Spur. Thanx for the share of the high country. ;-)
elmurray
I agree with you - I wouldn't climb that either! A great shot and love the POV!
tresamie
Yiiiiiiikes! I've lived in places that get snow, but I've never had the pleasure (?) of dealing with snow in the summertime. I've also never tried to hike a trail this steep or rugged. Both at the same time are altogether intimidating. I'm glad you sensibly went another way.
alhak
I don't think my knees would like that climb! terrific shot!
onefeather
That is some kind of steep! Slick too. My knees hurt thinking of attempting a wee walk L I'm glad you guys didn't! BTW what did you have for lunch during your break? L ...... Great capture ty for sharing
RobyHermida
Beautiful shot... Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A wonderful week for you!!
nongo
I would have loved to see all those butterflies??? even if not clear, just to see the volume of them?? This shot is way to steep for me too!! I wouldn't be doing well at this point!!! I'd probably be a little queezy!!! LOL!!!! Superb image Dennis!!!!!!
weezy136
ROFLOL!! Can't say as I blame you. WOW. That is something else.