Vesper Peak [Hard]

## Fluff

If you've recently come down with a case of summit fever, experts recommend Vesper Peak for initial treatment due to its low incidence of side effects. People who have taken the route to the top report feelings of sudden euphoria with minimal exposure and relatively painless routefinding. (credit WTA)

## Logistics

I'm experimenting with a new app! Please feel free to give it a try, but this is not mandatory. I'm just evaluating it for now.
https://links.getoak.app/tourDetails?eventRef=An11MoF5vZ6bnWURxvYi

Please commit to your RSVP, as space is limited. If you can't make it, please change your RSVP ASAP.

Everyone will go to the waitlist by default, and I will add riders as drivers become available. It is your responsibility to check your waitlist status, and to remove yourself from the waitlist if you can no longer attend. The total cap is 12 people. Please answer all RSVP questions so I can get accurate headcounts for each location.

• Drivers, please comment that you are driving and how many you can take, as well as your meeting point (Green Lake P&R or a sensible East Side P&R)

• Riders, please reply to these comments if you'd like to join a driver.

• Eastsiders are free to self-organize a carpool (Eastgate or Ash Way are popular P&R options) and meet us at the coffee shop

• Please avoid going directly to the TH, as this can often lead to us missing each other.

• A WhatsApp chat will be posted at least the day before. Please join this ASAP only if on the going list so we can coordinate on the day of.

Gas will be $20 per person for a car of 4. Be sure to pay your drivers ASAP before or during the trip!

## Details

Name: Vesper Peak

Links: AllTrails
WTA

Distance: 6.8-8mi (AllTrails and WTA differ quite a bit)

Elevation: 4100ft

## Notes

• AllTrails, Gaia, and WTA all differ greatly on the total distance for this one. Total distance is somewhere between 6.5mi (Gaia) and 8mi (WTA), more likely closer to the latter.

• This trail is very exposed and sunny. Bring appropriate layers, sun protection, and extra water/filter.

• A brief side quest (0.2mi) would bring us to Lake Elan. We will likely do this as well.

## Itinerary

6:45: Meet at Green Lake Park & Ride (North Lot) and organize into cars. Eastsiders can self-organize if desired.
7:00: Leave for Woods Coffee in Everett (the Marine View Drive one): https://maps.app.goo.gl/1FdYXmL2RA5yyjyi6
7:30ish: Arrive at coffee shop for coffee/breakfast/bathroom break
9ish: Arrive at Sunrise Mine Trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cCLr451H2HbF7H6W6
9:15 - 4:00ish: Hike, grab lunch, and return
6:00 - 6:30ish: arrive back at the Park & Ride