February 16, 2012 5:30 PM. 7 attended.

Flattop sunset hike

Plan to hike up Flattop once a week to get into shape for hiking season. The extreme top of this hike, last 200 feet or so to summit should be done with ice axe and is too scary for me so I will turn around at that point but if you are experienced and brave then you may choose to summit.

Flattop gains 1350 feet elevation in 1.5 miles so it's fairly steep. Poles and ice grippers will be needed. Ice ax and crampons if you plan to reach the top. I will strap snowshoes onto my pack just because we've had so much snow this year but I expect trail will be packed. Can be windy so bring scarf or balaclava, small pack, the usual non-cotton layers, snack, the usual safety essentials, camera, headlamp just in case.

We should be out less than 2 hours. If you will be late and want us to wait please call/ text me 3068973 otherwise I tend to not wait around.

 

  • Melodie
    Melodie

    What is the road going up there like? I have AWD, but no studs.

    Posted February 13 at 6:00 AM
  • maureen
    maureen

    could be icy Melodie and it's steep. I could meet you somewhere on O'malley if you want to ride up with me.

    Posted February 13 at 7:06 AM
  • HollyR
    HollyR

    I'm really tempted. Let me see how conferences go. Will text you. I'd just wear Ice Bugs & jog back down once it gets "pole worthy."

    Posted February 13 at 7:53 AM
  • Walt
    Walt

    Holly, I will have an extra pair of crampons and poles if you would like to borrow them. They fit all woman's sizes.

    Posted February 14 at 9:17 AM
  • HollyR
    HollyR

    Thanks :) I'm lazy, tho. When it's beyond Ice Bugs, I'm outta there -- back to Mommyhood & cookies.

    Posted February 14 at 10:12 AM
  • Walt
    Walt

    I actually will bring two extra sets of crampons, and one extra set of poles for whoever claims them first...

    Posted February 15 at 3:11 PM
  • maureen
    maureen

    Shelby, you'll want to have icegrippers or snowshoes, I think icegrippers will be better

    Posted February 15 at 4:10 PM
  • maureen
    maureen

    also, I'll be hanging out near the steps.

    Posted February 15 at 5:29 PM
  • Gavin
    Gavin

    Id like to go but my car probably won't make it up there. If I can carpool with someone that would be great. 5033132471

    Posted February 16 at 2:28 PM
  • maureen
    maureen

    We're running a little late hope someone sees this

    Posted February 16 at 5:16 PM

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7 attended
3.00 3.004 (4 ratings)
  • Event Host
    maureen
    Assistant Organizer
    too windy for me but 3 hardy hikers pressed on. sorry I wimped out gentlemen.
  • Ned Lewis
    Assistant Organizer
    Too windy for me.
  • Annette
    Windy for me too. Glad the hardy hikers made it back safe.
  • Walt
    It was a brutal climb, but as always, it was a great challenge and a great workout.
  • Shelby
    +1 guest
  • Gavin
  • Rhyss Vivian
  • Liliana
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