Fall Dawn Patrol

I've been enjoying the fall, getting as many mountain miles and as much vertical in as I can.  The weather this fall has been too good.  Last year on this day I was getting ready to go skiing.  Though snow will be welcome, I'm not at all desperate for it if I continue to have days like today.

This morning Jon, Tom and I "ran" to the Salt Lake Twin Peaks via Broads.  We started at the S Curves, which is about 6200 feet and climbed to 11,200 feet.  Because I was leading the way, we got off-route and ended up going up Bonkers, and then scrambled up the ridge to Twin.  It certainly wasn't the conventional route, but it was quite fun.  From car to summit was a bit under 2 hours.

Luckily I had my camera along this morning, and got some nice shots.

Tom above Bonkers at first light.

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The light on the Big Cottonwood quartzite was warm and inspiring.

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As you ski Bonkers this winter, remember, this is what the snow rests on.

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Jon on the scree field.

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Tom scrambling near the Diving Board with O'Sullivan and Drom in the background.

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Following the ridge to the summit.

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Jon's morning jog.

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I didn't have my Whippets to jam into my favorite crack here.

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Bonkers on the right. Twin on the left.

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Great day in the mountains.