Cirque Peak via Cottonwood Pass Trail
Hiked with Mary, from HPS.
Trail: excellent condition! Took Cottowood Pass Trail to PCT & then scrambled up steep, class 2 blocks to summit.
Wether: sunny, 70’s & gusty winds over 40 mgr at summit.
Water Source: several streams along the way & a lake.
Wildlife Sightings: marmots, squirrels, birds & trout in the streams.
Altitude Effects: TG today was much better! No nausea, got some sinus pain when summited, I contribute this to the strong winds & no face cover.
Summit: huge blocks of granite, etc, wide open all directions with heavenly views!! Untouched beauty! Just gorgeous!
Other Hikers: met several through hikers, some going to Cañada. Met @mtn.mike76 at Horsemeadows Campground, who was doing Mt. Whitney next morning.
Injuries: none. I did have a mild slip & slide on the sandy portion when descending from the summit. No Injuries, backpack saved me :)
Learning Point: bring winter/ thicker gloves when hiking over 10,000 ft.
Highlight Of The Hike:
1) No altitude symptoms!!!!
2) No injuries
3) First time hiking at altitude above San Gorgonio Mt. !!!
4) First Sierra Peak for me!
5) blessed, happy & humbled