The Malachowski-Bajak family plus four did the rather arduous 11-mile traverse from New Russia up Rocky Peak Ridge (4,420 feet) and then Giant (4,627 feet) mountains on Aug. 14. A clear, not-too-hot day, plenty of cheer and heavily laden with water. All good until that last mile coming off Giant on the ridge trail. Rubber knees and pounding quads. A sumptuous barbecue ensued at a house we rented for the weekend. Total elevation gain: 5,300 feet. Total number of blisters: 7.
Pictured above: The second generation atop Rocky Peak Ridge with Giant in the background.
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