My dad decided that for his birthday he wants us all to climb Wheeler Peak. I have never done it, but everyone else in my family has. So on July 15th we are all going to do it! Well, probably not Cali and Carter... but grandma Gwennie has graciously volunteered to watch them at the our base camp. I am really excited. This will be an awesome experience for us to share as a family. As well as a great physical challenge. Wheeler Peak is the second highest peak in Nevada the elevation is just over 13,000 feet!
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Oh man, good luck! It's pretty killer but you're going at a great time of year and there will probably be enough snow left down the side of the glacier that you can slide down it (that saves hours on the dissent). I've climbed it 3 times but will probably NEVER do it again. How fun for you guys!
Mari why not go for #4! I'm sure you would love to see me pee my pants a few more times in your life! Anyway, Dad you are the best! I love you, may all your b-day dreams come true!
man alive, your dad is YOUNG! yay for him! 50 is a milestone.
Wow -- this could be quite a climb! You'll have to let us know how it goes.
What a fun bday activity and Happy Birthday to your dad!
Yeah, that will be a great memory making family outing! You are in shape to do it girl! More than you think!
Bethany, I will be your camp cook. You can call me Hobbi. Just think, when you get off the mountain you'll have an awesome tinfoil dinner waiting for you. I'm just too lumpy to make it up there again :(
This is a great hike, all 8 hours of it! The view from the top is amazing! Just pray for no wind. The last time my family went up (in June 2007) they about got blown off the mountain. And before we left the next morning it snowed 4 inches on us. Not our best Wheeler Peak outing, but a memorable one.
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