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Alone Mtn; Sun May 30, 2010; hiking; leader: Otto Winnig      return to Reports

Weather in the morning was ideal for climbing, cloudy and cool. We left the Alone Mt. parking lot at 9:00 and reached the summit at 12 for lunch. On the way Otto warned of ticks in the area and that we should be mindful. A little later William gave us a lesson on how to remove a tick in the unlikely event of this happening. Not 15 minutes later guess who got a tick? William carefully removed the tick from Otto's neck with some donated tweezers. At lunch Otto discovered another tick on his clothing!
Scenery was beautiful with many flowering dogwoods and spring flowers. We spotted a Blue Grouse on the way up.
After lunch a drizzle started as we headed back. About 3/4 of the way down Rudy slipped and injured his leg and had to be escorted back. Thanks to all those who diligently helped Rudy back safely to the vehicles.

Robin Harrison photo: Girls Leading the Way
Girls Leading the Way
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Robin Harrison photo: Up Up and...
Up Up and...
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Robin Harrison photo: Coffee-Break
Coffee-Break
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Robin Harrison photo: Climbing Towards the Summit
Climbing Towards the Summit
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Robin Harrison photo: Dogwood in Full Bloom
Dogwood in Full Bloom
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Robin Harrison photo: Looking East over Comox Lake towards Cumberland
Looking East over Comox Lake towards Cumberland
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Robin Harrison photo: Lunch on the Summit overlooking Cruikshank Canyon
Lunch on the Summit overlooking Cruikshank Canyon
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Robin Harrison photo: Our Fearless Leader Bestowing Wisdom
Our Fearless Leader Bestowing Wisdom
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Robin Harrison photo: Roping off the Summit
Roping off the Summit
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Robin Harrison photo: Heading Home
Heading Home
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Report contributors: William W, Robin H, Geoff B, Bob S,

Participant list: Geoff B, Linda C, Kerry F, Pat F, Rudolph K G, Robin H, Rod H, Kathryn L, Marie M, Erin P, Ken R, Otto W, William W, Philip Z,

(G) = public guest     (L) = lapsed member

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